There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Borrego Springs by train, tram, car, bus, 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, tram, drive
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram
- Drive from Escondido Transit Center to Borrego Springscar
4h 54m$24–39Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realtybus 892
9h 5m$22–48Train, bus via Irvine Station-Dock 5
- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rdbus 891 / ...
7h 39m$31–77Drive 125.4 mi
- Drive from Costa Mesa to Borrego Springscar 125.4 mi
2h 43m$23–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realtybus 892
8h 56m$36–84
Costa Mesa to Borrego Springs by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Borrego Springs is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Borrego Springs is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Borrego Springs. However, there are services departing from Harbor-Bernard and arriving at Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty via Flower-6Th, Santa Ana Bus Stop and El Cajon Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Costa Mesa and Borrego Springs is 147 miles. The road distance is 126.2 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Borrego Springs without a car is to train and bus via Irvine Station-Dock 5 which takes 7h 39m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Costa Mesa to Borrego Springs, including transfers.
Costa Mesa to Borrego Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Costa Mesa to Borrego Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Borrego Springs is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Costa Mesa to Borrego Springs.
There are 25+ hotels available in Borrego Springs.
What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Borrego Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Harbor-Bernard to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty via Flower-6Th, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Diego, Seaport Village Station, El Cajon Station, and El Cajon Transit Center in around 9h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
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
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS 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
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS 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
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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