What is the cheapest way to get from Borrego Springs to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Borrego Springs to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Borrego Springs to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Borrego Springs to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Borrego Springs and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Borrego Springs to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via El Cajon Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Borrego Springs to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Borrego Springs and Santa Barbara is 276 miles. The road distance is 246.1 miles.

How do I travel from Borrego Springs to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Borrego Springs to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 10h 50m and costs $60 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Borrego Springs to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Borrego Springs to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Borrego Springs to Santa Barbara bus from?

Borrego Springs to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd station.

Where does the Borrego Springs to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Borrego Springs to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at El Cajon Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Borrego Springs to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Borrego Springs to Santa Barbara is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Borrego Springs to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 304+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Borrego Springs to Santa Barbara - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Borrego Springs to Santa Barbara by car, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Drive from Borrego Springs to Escondido Transit Center
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner
8h 14m
$49–109
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd to El Cajon Transit Center892 / ...
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner
10h 11m
$44–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd to El Cajon Transit Center892 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
10h 50m
$64–170
Drive 244.7 mi
1. Drive from Borrego Springs to Santa Barbara244.7 mi
4h 34m
$45–65
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd to El Cajon Transit Center
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SAN - SBA
7h 18m
$50–342
Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
1. Take the bus from Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd to El Cajon Transit Center892 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
11h 46m
$130–217

Borrego Springs to Santa Barbara by bus

2Weekly Buses

10h 50mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 274.8 mi
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Borrego Springs, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via El Cajon Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 10h 50m.

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