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

The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Irvine is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from El Centro to Irvine is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between El Centro and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from El Centro to Irvine. However, there are services departing from El Centro Bus Stop and arriving at Main-Harvard via San Diego and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from El Centro to Irvine?

The distance between El Centro and Irvine is 202 miles. The road distance is 189.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Centro to Irvine without a car is to bus and train via San Diego which takes 6h 1m and costs $50 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from El Centro to Irvine, including transfers.

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

El Centro to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.

Where does the El Centro to Irvine bus arrive?

El Centro to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from El Centro to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Irvine is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from El Centro to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 1497+ hotels available in Irvine.

El Centro to Irvine - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Bus, train via San Diego
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 Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 1m
$50–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus FlixBus 2037 / ...
6h 27m
$34–62
Drive 188.3 mi
1. Drive from El Centro to Irvinecar 188.3 mi
3h 12m
$35–50
Fly, train
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IPL - LAX
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
4h 30m
$104–195
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
6h 21m
$41–66

El Centro to Irvine by bus and train

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6h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 200.7 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Main-Harvard via San Diego, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 6h 27m.

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