There are 8 ways to get from Salinas to Borrego Springs by bus, train, plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, drive
best- Take the bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)SFO - PSP
- Drive from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Borrego Springs
6h 34m$98–454Shuttle, bus
cheapest- Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty892
16h 31m$79–148Train, drive (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Drive from Escondido Transit Center to Borrego Springs
14h 44m$116–169Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty892
15h 51m$94–226Drive 451.3 mi
- Drive from Salinas to Borrego Springs451.3 mi
8h 2m$83–119Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, drive
- Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)SJC - PSP
- Drive from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Borrego Springs
6h 28m$125–513Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)MRY - SAN
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd
9h 48m$96–321Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SJC - SAN
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd
10h 3m$146–306
Salinas to Borrego Springs by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Borrego Springs is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Borrego Springs is to shuttle and fly and drive which takes 6h 28m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas station to Borrego Springs. However, there are services departing from Salinas Train Station 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 15h 51m.
The distance between Salinas and Borrego Springs is 602 miles. The road distance is 454 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Borrego Springs without a car is to bus which takes 15h 51m and costs $90 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Salinas to Borrego Springs, including transfers.
Salinas to Borrego Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.
Salinas to Borrego Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Borrego Springs is 454 miles. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Salinas to Borrego Springs.
There are 25+ hotels available in Borrego Springs.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Borrego Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Salinas Train Station to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty via Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and El Cajon Transit Center in around 15h 51m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- 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/
- 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
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $40–55
- Standard Rate
- $49
Shuttle from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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