There are 5 ways to get from Barstow to Desert Hot Springs by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Barstow Station to Riversidetrain
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Pomona - Downtowntrain
- Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain
7h 14m$91–160Bus, line 4 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to Cal State San Bernardinobus 15
- Take the bus from Cal State San Bernardino to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
- Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to El Cielo at Kirk Douglasbus 4
7h 51m$4–10Drive 99.9 mi
- Drive from Barstow to Desert Hot Springscar 99.9 mi
2h$19–27Train, bus
- Take the train from Barstow Station to Victorville Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to Cal State San Bernardinobus 15 / ...
- Take the bus from Cal State San Bernardino to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
7h 55m$16–34Train, bus, line 4 bus
- Take the train from Barstow Station to San Bernardinotrain
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
- Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to El Cielo at Kirk Douglasbus 4
8h 30m$31–58
Barstow to Desert Hot Springs by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barstow to Desert Hot Springs is to bus and line 4 bus which costs $4 - $10 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Barstow to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 2h and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Barstow to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave and arriving at Palm at First St via Cal State San Bernardino, Varner at Harry Oliver and El Cielo at Kirk Douglas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Barstow station to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at Palm Springs Station via Riverside - Downtown and Pomona Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Barstow and Desert Hot Springs is 198 miles. The road distance is 100.4 miles.
The best way to get from Barstow to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Barstow to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
Barstow to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, depart from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave station.
Barstow to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Barstow Station.
The best way to get from Barstow to Desert Hot Springs is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 4 bus, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Barstow Station to Desert Hot Springs via Riverside - Downtown, Pomona - Downtown, Pomona Amtrak, and Palm Springs Station in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to Palm at First St via Cal State San Bernardino, Varner at Harry Oliver, and El Cielo at Kirk Douglas in around 7h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Barstow Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pomona Amtrak to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Barstow Station to Victorville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Barstow Station to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Pomona - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- (760) 948-3030
- [email protected]
- Website
- vvta.org
Bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to Cal State San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- vvta.org
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
Bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to Cal State San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- vvta.org
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- sunline.org
Bus from Cal State San Bernardino to Varner at Harry Oliver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
Bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to El Cielo at Kirk Douglas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
Bus from Cal State San Bernardino to Varner at Harry Oliver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
Bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to El Cielo at Kirk Douglas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
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More Questions & Answers
Barstow to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, arrive at Cal State San Bernardino station.
Barstow to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Riverside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barstow to Desert Hot Springs is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Barstow to Desert Hot Springs.
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