What is the cheapest way to get from El Centro to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Centro to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from El Centro to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $95 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between El Centro and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from El Centro to Bakersfield station. However, there are services departing from El Centro Bus Stop and arriving at Bakersfield Train Station via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from El Centro to Bakersfield?

The distance between El Centro and Bakersfield is 326 miles. The road distance is 321.2 miles.

How do I travel from El Centro to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from El Centro to Bakersfield without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 7h 25m and costs $50 - $85.

How long does it take to get from El Centro to Bakersfield?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from El Centro to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Centro to Bakersfield bus from?

El Centro to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from El Centro to Bakersfield?

The best way to get from El Centro to Bakersfield is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 7h 25m and costs $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $430 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the El Centro to Bakersfield bus arrive?

El Centro to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from El Centro to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Bakersfield is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from El Centro to Bakersfield.

How do I get a bus ticket from El Centro to Bakersfield?

Book your El Centro to Bakersfield bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 119+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

El Centro to Bakersfield - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from El Centro to Bakersfield by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Bus via Los Angeles
best
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
7h 25m
$54–82
Drive 319.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Centro to Bakersfieldcar 319.3 mi
5h 35m
$53–77
Fly Imperial County Airport to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)plane IPL - HHR
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
5h 37m
$72–356
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 59m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
9h 40m
$103–182
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Bakersfieldbus Lxus 3121
10h 35m
$69–101
Fly Imperial County Airport to Meadows Field Airport
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane IPL - BFL
3h 53m
$96–426
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane LAX - BFL
7h 14m
$91–291

El Centro to Bakersfield by bus and foot

6Weekly Services

7h 25mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 323.7 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, Advanced Air, LLC and American Airlines fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 6 times a week.

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