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

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

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Drive from Escondido Transit Center to Borrego Springscar car
    6h 34m
    $44–88

  2. Bus via Los Angeles Downtown

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realtybus bus 892
    11h 20m
    $26–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realtybus bus 892
    9h 42m

  4. Drive 164.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Borrego Springscar car 164.5 mi
    3h 12m
    $30–44

  5. Fly to Imperial County Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    2. Drive from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Borrego Springscar car
    4h 57m
    $98–461

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles 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 / ...
    9h 17m
    $42–109

  7. 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 Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Palm Canyon Dr & Sunset Realtybus bus 892
    9h 27m
    $42–111

  8. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Borrego Springscar car
    4h 40m
    $166–575

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

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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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