There are 4 ways to get from Fullerton 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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Drive from Escondido Transit Center to Borrego Springs
4h 8m$24–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd891 / ...
6h 48m$33–53Drive 127 mi
- Drive from Fullerton to Borrego Springs127 mi
2h 31m$24–34Train, bus via Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty892
6h 53m$33–53
Fullerton to Borrego Springs by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fullerton to Borrego Springs is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Fullerton to Borrego Springs is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Fullerton and Borrego Springs is 148 miles. The road distance is 127.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fullerton to Borrego Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 48m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Fullerton to Borrego Springs, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Fullerton to Borrego Springs is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Fullerton to Borrego Springs.
There are 24+ hotels available in Borrego Springs.
What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and Borrego Springs, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Fullerton to Borrego Springs. However, you can 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 train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, El Cajon Station, and El Cajon Transit Center in around 6h 48m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–15
- 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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