Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Borrego Springs

See all options

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

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

  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Drive from Escondido Transit Center to Borrego Springscar car
    7h 55m
    $74–149

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realtybus bus 892
    11h 39m
    $40–86

  3. Drive 244.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Borrego Springscar car 244.7 mi
    4h 36m
    $45–65

  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)plane plane SBA - SAN
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rdbus bus
    7h 59m
    $166–247

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rdbus bus 891 / ...
    10h 34m
    $78–169

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realtybus bus 892
    10h 39m
    $78–169

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Imperial County Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    3. Drive from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Borrego Springscar car
    7h 47m
    $137–539

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    3. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Borrego Springscar car
    7h 30m
    $205–653

Santa Barbara to Borrego Springs by bus and tram

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration11h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Borrego Springs.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 275 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

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 11h 39m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound