There are 8 ways to get from Bakersfield to Borrego Springs by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train, drive (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Drive from Escondido Transit Center to Borrego Springs
8h 9mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0831
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty892
11h 19m$41–135Drive 259 mi
- Drive from Bakersfield to Borrego Springs259 mi
4h 50m$48–69Bus, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)LAX - PSP
- Drive from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Borrego Springs
6h 49mBus, train
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd891 / ...
10h 49mBus, train via Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty892
10h 54mBus via Escondido
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Solana Beach Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Day St & Main St to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty892
11h 2mBus, fly to Imperial County Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)LAX - IPL
- Drive from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Borrego Springs
7h 5m
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Borrego Springs is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Borrego Springs is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Borrego Springs. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty via Plaza St & Highway 101, Escondido Transit Center Stall 15 and Day St & Main St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Borrego Springs is 286 miles. The road distance is 260.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Borrego Springs without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Bakersfield to Borrego Springs, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Borrego Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
Bakersfield to Borrego Springs bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Borrego Springs is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Bakersfield to Borrego Springs.
There are 26+ hotels available in Borrego Springs.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Borrego Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Plaza St & Highway 101, Escondido Transit Center Stall 15, and Day St & Main St in around 11h 2m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Imperial County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–31
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $32–38
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Day St & Main St to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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