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

The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Fullerton is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from El Centro to Fullerton is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between El Centro and Fullerton?

No, there is no direct bus from El Centro to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from El Centro Bus Stop and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from El Centro to Fullerton?

The distance between El Centro and Fullerton is 216 miles. The road distance is 194.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Centro to Fullerton without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 35m and costs $70 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from El Centro to Fullerton, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the El Centro to Fullerton bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from El Centro to Fullerton?

Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Fullerton is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from El Centro to Fullerton.

Where can I stay near Fullerton?

There are 1028+ hotels available in Fullerton.

El Centro to Fullerton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and tram

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 35m
$71–116
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
5h 44m
$30–50
Drive 193.7 mi
1. Drive from El Centro to Fullertoncar 193.7 mi
3h 30m
$36–52
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IPL - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
3h 59m
$139–694
Bus via Palm Desert
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
2. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 40m
Fly to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, tram, line 4 bus, train
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)plane IPL - HHR
2. Take the tram from Hawthorne / Lennox Station to Norwalk Stationtram
3. Take the bus from C Line Station to Metrolink Stationbus
4. Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Fullertontrain
3h 46m

El Centro to Fullerton by bus and train

7Weekly Services

5h 35mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 9m.

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