There are 4 ways to get from Dana Point to Borrego Springs by train, tram, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram, drive
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Drive from Escondido Transit Center to Borrego Springs
4h 16m$22–41Drive 106.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dana Point to Borrego Springs106.5 mi
2h 11m$20–29Train, bus
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd891 / ...
7h 17m$27–44Train, bus via Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty892
7h 22m$27–44
Dana Point to Borrego Springs by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Borrego Springs is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Borrego Springs is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $19 - $29.
The distance between Dana Point and Borrego Springs is 119 miles. The road distance is 107.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Borrego Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $27 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Dana Point to Borrego Springs, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Borrego Springs is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Dana Point to Borrego Springs.
There are 26+ hotels available in Borrego Springs.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Borrego Springs, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Dana Point to Borrego Springs. However, you can take the line 91 bus to Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, walk to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, take the vehicle to Escondido Transit Center, then drive to Borrego Springs. Alternatively, you can drive from Dana Point to Borrego Springs in around 2h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- 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
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