What is the cheapest way to get from Barstow to Joshua Tree?

The cheapest way to get from Barstow to Joshua Tree is to bus and line 4 bus which costs $8 - $19 and takes 9h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barstow to Joshua Tree?

The fastest way to get from Barstow to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Barstow and Joshua Tree?

No, there is no direct bus from Barstow to Joshua Tree. However, there are services departing from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave and arriving at Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Cal State San Bernardino, Varner at Harry Oliver, Palm Springs Airport and Yucca Valley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Barstow to Joshua Tree?

The distance between Barstow and Joshua Tree is 260 miles. The road distance is 84.2 miles.

How do I travel from Barstow to Joshua Tree without a car?

The best way to get from Barstow to Joshua Tree without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 52m and costs $65 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Barstow to Joshua Tree?

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Barstow to Joshua Tree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barstow to Joshua Tree bus from?

Barstow to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, depart from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave station.

Where does the Barstow to Joshua Tree bus arrive?

Barstow to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, arrive at Cal State San Bernardino station.

Can I drive from Barstow to Joshua Tree?

Yes, the driving distance between Barstow to Joshua Tree is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Barstow to Joshua Tree.

Where can I stay near Joshua Tree?

There are 1147+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.

Barstow to Joshua Tree - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 4 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Barstow to Joshua Tree by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
9h 52m
$67–131
Bus, line 4 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to Cal State San Bernardinobus 15
2. Take the bus from Cal State San Bernardino to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
3. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to El Cielo at Kirk Douglasbus 4
4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
9h 58m
$8–18
Drive 83.7 mi
1. Drive from Barstow to Joshua Treecar 83.7 mi
1h 38m
$16–23

Barstow to Joshua Tree by train and bus

13Weekly Services

9h 52mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Barstow to Joshua Tree.

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Distance: 258.2 mi
Duration: 9h 52m

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

You can take a bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Cal State San Bernardino, Varner at Harry Oliver, El Cielo at Kirk Douglas, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 9h 58m.

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