There are 4 ways to get from El Centro to California by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
4h 9m$30–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 24m$58–129Drive 211.9 mi
- Drive from El Centro to Los Angelescar 211.9 mi
3h 42m$39–56Fly
- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IPL - LAX
2h 29m$96–183
El Centro to California by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Centro to California is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from El Centro to California is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $95 - $190.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Centro Bus Stop and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals station. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between El Centro and California is 214 miles. The road distance is 213.1 miles.
The best way to get from El Centro to California without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $30 - $55.
The bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals takes 4h 9m including transfers and departs six times a week.
El Centro to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from El Centro to California is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 2h 29m.
El Centro to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to California is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from El Centro to California.
What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and California, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, Southern Airways Express flies from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) twice daily.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- 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 San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- 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 El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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