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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Borrego Springsby train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), plane or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Borrego Springs by train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), plane, or bus

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to OceansidetrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Drive from Escondido Transit Center to Borrego Springscar
    7h 59m
    $52–118

  2. Drive 244.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Borrego Springscar244.7 mi
    4h 34m
    $45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realtybus892
    10h 59m
    $47–121

  4. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSBA - SAN
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rdbus
    8h 3m
    $52–357

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation CentertrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rdbus891 / ...
    10h 39m
    $45–121

  6. Train, bus via Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation CentertrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realtybus892
    10h 44m
    $45–121

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeLAX - PSP
    3. Drive from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Borrego Springscar
    6h 28m
    $114–353

  8. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Imperial County Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)planeLAX - IPL
    3. Drive from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Borrego Springscar
    6h 44m
    $176–309

Santa Barbara to Borrego Springs by bus and tram

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration10h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Borrego Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty via Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Station, El Cajon Station, and El Cajon Transit Center in around 10h 59m.

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