There are 3 ways to get from Foothill Ranch to Borrego Springs by train, tram, car, or bus
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Train, tram, drive
best- Take the train from Irvine to Oceanside
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Drive from Escondido Transit Center to Borrego Springs
3h 46m$44–70Drive 122.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Foothill Ranch to Borrego Springs122.1 mi
2h 31m$23–33Train, bus
- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd891 / ...
6h 26m$51–75
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Foothill Ranch to Borrego Springs is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Foothill Ranch to Borrego Springs is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $22 - $35.
The distance between Foothill Ranch and Borrego Springs is 135 miles. The road distance is 122.8 miles.
The best way to get from Foothill Ranch to Borrego Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 26m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Foothill Ranch to Borrego Springs, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Foothill Ranch to Borrego Springs is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Foothill Ranch to Borrego Springs.
There are 25+ hotels available in Borrego Springs.
What companies run services between Foothill Ranch, CA, USA and Borrego Springs, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Foothill Ranch to Borrego Springs. However, you can take the taxi to Irvine, 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 take a vehicle from Foothill Ranch to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd via Irvine, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, El Cajon Station, and El Cajon Transit Center in around 6h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Irvine to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
- 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
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