What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Borrego Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Borrego Springs is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Borrego Springs?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Borrego Springs is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Borrego Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Borrego Springs. However, there are services departing from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place and arriving at Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty via Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and El Cajon Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Borrego Springs?

The distance between Santa Monica and Borrego Springs is 190 miles. The road distance is 165.4 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Borrego Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Borrego Springs without a car is to bus which takes 9h 42m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Borrego Springs?

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Santa Monica to Borrego Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Borrego Springs bus from?

Santa Monica to Borrego Springs bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Borrego Springs bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Borrego Springs bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at San Diego station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Borrego Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Borrego Springs is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Santa Monica to Borrego Springs.

Where can I stay near Borrego Springs?

There are 24+ hotels available in Borrego Springs.

Santa Monica to Borrego Springs - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, drive (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to OceansidePacific Surfliner
2. Drive from Escondido Transit Center to Borrego Springs
6h 37m
$44–59
Drive 164.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Borrego Springs164.5 mi
3h 10m
$30–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop to San DiegoreLAXsan
2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty892
9h 42m
Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)LAX - PSP
2. Drive from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Borrego Springs
4h 40m
$46–285
Train, bus via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty892
9h 31m
$39–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd891 / ...
9h 31m
$39–62
Bus via Los Angeles Downtown
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San DiegoFlixBus 2006 / ...
2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty892
11h 20m
$31–77
Fly to Imperial County Airport, drive
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)LAX - IPL
2. Drive from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Borrego Springs
4h 56m
$108–191

Santa Monica to Borrego Springs by tram, bus, and train

1Weekly Services

9h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 189.4 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty via LAX/Metro Transit Center, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and El Cajon Transit Center in around 9h 42m.

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