There are 5 ways to get from Santa Ana 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
3h 51m$23–37Bus
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
6h 40m$19–44Train, 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 Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rdbus 891 / ...
6h 30m$33–79Drive 129.1 mi
- Drive from Santa Ana to Borrego Springscar 129.1 mi
2h 34m$24–34Train, bus via Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty
- 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
6h 35m$33–79
Santa Ana to Borrego Springs by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Borrego Springs is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Borrego Springs is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Borrego Springs. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty via El Cajon Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Santa Ana and Borrego Springs is 138 miles. The road distance is 129.8 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Borrego Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Santa Ana to Borrego Springs, including transfers.
Santa Ana to Borrego Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Santa Ana to Borrego Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Borrego Springs is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Santa Ana to Borrego Springs.
There are 28+ hotels available in Borrego Springs.
What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Borrego Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realty via San Diego, Seaport Village Station, El Cajon Station, and El Cajon Transit Center in around 6h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
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
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 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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