What is the cheapest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Barstow?

The cheapest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Barstow is to bus which costs $3 - $10 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Barstow?

The fastest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Barstow is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Desert Hot Springs and Barstow?

No, there is no direct bus from Desert Hot Springs to Barstow. However, there are services departing from Pierson at Cactus and arriving at E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via Town Center & Hahn, Indio Bus Station and Orange Way EB & Sierra Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Desert Hot Springs and Barstow?

No, there is no direct train from Desert Hot Springs station to Barstow station. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Station and arriving at Barstow Station via Pomona - Downtown and Riverside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Desert Hot Springs to Barstow?

The distance between Desert Hot Springs and Barstow is 198 miles. The road distance is 100.1 miles.

How do I travel from Desert Hot Springs to Barstow without a car?

The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Barstow without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs $120 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Desert Hot Springs to Barstow?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Desert Hot Springs to Barstow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Desert Hot Springs to Barstow bus from?

Desert Hot Springs to Barstow bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Desert Hot Springs to Barstow train from?

Desert Hot Springs to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Station.

Train or bus from Desert Hot Springs to Barstow?

The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Barstow is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Indio, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Desert Hot Springs to Barstow bus arrive?

Desert Hot Springs to Barstow bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Fontana Metrolink Transit Center station.

Where does the Desert Hot Springs to Barstow train arrive?

Desert Hot Springs to Barstow train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pomona Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Desert Hot Springs to Barstow?

Yes, the driving distance between Desert Hot Springs to Barstow is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Desert Hot Springs to Barstow.

How do I get a bus ticket from Desert Hot Springs to Barstow?

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Where can I stay near Barstow?

There are 20+ hotels available in Barstow.

Desert Hot Springs to Barstow - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Barstow by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Pomona Amtraktrain
2. Take the train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain
3. Take the train from Riverside to Barstow Stationtrain
7h 20m
$126–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus 15
8h 40m
$4–10
Bus via Indio
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus El Paso
2. Take the bus from Orange Way EB & Sierra Ave to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus 15
7h 40m
$48–69
Drive 99.6 mi
1. Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Barstowcar 99.6 mi
1h 59m
$19–27
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
8h 4m
$44–75

Desert Hot Springs to Barstow by bus and foot

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Distance: 196.9 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to Barstow Station via Palm Springs Station, Pomona Amtrak, Pomona - Downtown, and Riverside in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pierson at Cactus to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave via Town Center at Hahn, Town Center & Hahn, Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, and Orange Way EB & Sierra Ave in around 7h 40m.

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