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How to get fromDesert Hot Springs to Barstowby bus, train, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Barstow by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    4h 14m
    $62–102

  2. Drive 99.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Barstowcar car 99.6 mi
    1h 59m
    $19–27

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  • Distance: 141.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Desert Hot Springs to Barstow. However, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs North, take the bus to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, walk to San Bernardino Transit Center, take the line 4 bus to 2nd Street @ L Street, walk to San Bernardino, then take the train to Barstow Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Desert Hot Springs to Barstow in around 1h 59m.

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