There are 5 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Borrego Springs by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train, drive
best- Take the bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Drive from Escondido Transit Center to Borrego Springs
10h 31m$104–137Drive 231.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ridgecrest to Borrego Springs231.6 mi
4h 23m$43–61Bus, train via Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty
- Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.230
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.250 / ...
- Take the train from Lancaster to Glendale
- Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty892
16h 34m$60–133Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.230
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.250 / ...
- Take the train from Lancaster to Glendale
- Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd891 / ...
15h 26m$58–87Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.230
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.250 / ...
- Take the train from Lancaster to Glendale
- Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty892
15h 31m$58–87
Ridgecrest to Borrego Springs by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ridgecrest to Borrego Springs is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Ridgecrest to Borrego Springs is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Ridgecrest and Borrego Springs is 337 miles. The road distance is 232.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ridgecrest to Borrego Springs without a car is to bus and train via Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty which takes 16h 34m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Ridgecrest to Borrego Springs, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgecrest to Borrego Springs is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Ridgecrest to Borrego Springs.
There are 22+ hotels available in Borrego Springs.
What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Borrego Springs, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Ridgecrest to Borrego Springs. However, you can take the taxi to Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street, take the bus to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, walk to Lancaster, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, 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 bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty via Carl's Jr. / Inyo St., MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., Lancaster, Glendale, Glendale Bus Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Station, El Cajon Station, and El Cajon Transit Center in around 16h 34m.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–17
Train from Lancaster to Glendale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–16
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
- $28–31
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Glendale Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $33–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
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