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How to get fromEl Centro to King Cityby bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 11 ways to get from El Centro to King City by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to King City Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 55m
    $108–168

  2. Fly Imperial County Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane IPL - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus
    9h 29m
    $57–272

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Broadway / 2nd Streetbus bus 84
    13h 55m
    $111–228

  4. Drive 464.8 mi

    1. Drive from El Centro to King Citycar car 464.8 mi
    8h 5m
    $85–123

  5. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, bus

    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 Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus
    10h 11m
    $165–365

  6. Bus, train via San Diego

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Broadway / 2nd Streetbus bus 84
    16h 10m
    $130–304

  7. Bus, train via El Monte

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Broadway / 2nd Streetbus bus 84
    16h 20m
    $110–235

  8. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    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 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to King City Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 45m
    $148–340

  9. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, bus

    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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus
    10h 23m
    $132–571

  10. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    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 San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Broadway / 2nd Streetbus bus
    10h 51m
    $193–394

  11. Fly Imperial County Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane IPL - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Broadway / 2nd Streetbus bus
    9h 53m
    $60–281

El Centro to King City by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505.1 mi
  • Duration: 12h 55m

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

You can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to King City Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 12h 55m.

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