There are 7 ways to get from El Monte to Borrego Springs by train, car, bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), 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.
Train, drive (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to OceansidePacific Surfliner
- Drive from Escondido Transit Center to Borrego Springs
6h 6m$44–60Drive 137.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Monte to Borrego Springs137.7 mi
2h 42m$26–37Train, bus via Santa Anita / Ramona
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty892
9h 25m$38–60Fly, drive
- 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
4h 36m$65–308Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd891 / ...
8h 46m$41–64Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San DiegoFlixBus 2006 / ...
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty892
10h 37m$30–67Bus via Santa Anita / Mildred
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty892
10h 43m$48–112
El Monte to Borrego Springs by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Borrego Springs is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Borrego Springs is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Borrego Springs. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Mildred and arriving at Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty via Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and El Cajon Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
The distance between El Monte and Borrego Springs is 185 miles. The road distance is 138.5 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Borrego Springs without a car is to train and bus via Santa Anita / Ramona which takes 9h 25m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from El Monte to Borrego Springs, including transfers.
El Monte to Borrego Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
El Monte to Borrego Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Borrego Springs is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from El Monte to Borrego Springs.
There are 25+ hotels available in Borrego Springs.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Borrego Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty via Los Angeles Downtown, San Diego, Old Town Station, El Cajon Station, and El Cajon Transit Center in around 10h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
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
- $26–30
- 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
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
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 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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