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How to get fromBarstow to Joshua Treeby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Barstow to Joshua Tree by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to Cal State San Bernardinobus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Cal State San Bernardino to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    3. Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    5h 15m
    $132–178

  2. Drive  83.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barstow to Joshua Treecar car 83.7 mi
    1h 38m
    $16–23

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  • Distance: 177.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Barstow to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to Cal State San Bernardino, take the bus to Varner at Harry Oliver, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can drive from Barstow to Joshua Tree in around 1h 38m.

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