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How to get fromEl Centro to Albuquerqueby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from El Centro to Albuquerque by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Imperial County Airport

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    1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane IPL - ABQ
    4h 31m
    $94–561

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    14h 25m
    $121–198

  3. Drive  651.7 mi

    1. Drive from El Centro to Albuquerquecar car 651.7 mi
    11h 11m
    $119–172

  4. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SAN - ABQ
    6h 52m
    $511–782

  5. Bus via Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    15h 1m
    $121–190

El Centro to Albuquerque by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 544.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

Advanced Air, LLC, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Albuquerque Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station in around 14h 25m.

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