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How to get fromAlbuquerque to El Centroby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Albuquerque to El Centro by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Imperial County Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane ABQ - IPL
    4h 55m
    $128–712

  2. Fly to Yuma International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane plane ABQ - YUM
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Streetbus bus
    8h 16m
    $72–425

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstafftrain train
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    15h 20m
    $253–391

  4. Drive  652.4 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to El Centrocar car 652.4 mi
    11h 13m
    $120–172

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABQ - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 14m
    $510–786

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0850
    16h 55m
    $142–214

Albuquerque to El Centro by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration15h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 544 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Advanced Air, LLC, and three other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop via Indio Bus Station in around 16h 55m.

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