There are 5 ways to get from California to El Centro by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane LAX - IPL
3h 5m$96–184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0850
5h 55m$30–65Bus via Main / 1st (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2054
5h 49m$32–57Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
6h 2m$59–115Drive 212.2 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to El Centrocar 212.2 mi
3h 40m$39–56
California to El Centro by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to El Centro is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from California to El Centro is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $95 - $190.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at El Centro Bus Stop. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between California and El Centro is 200 miles. The road distance is 213.5 miles.
The best way to get from California to El Centro without a car is to bus via Main / 1st which takes 5h 49m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from California to El Centro, including transfers.
California to El Centro bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
The best way to get from California to El Centro is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $95 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Main / 1st, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 49m.
California to El Centro bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Centro Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to El Centro is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from California to El Centro.
What companies run services between California, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?
Southern Airways Express flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stop 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Imperial County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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