There are 5 ways to get from El Centro to Lancaster by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain AV Line
7h 26m$45–73Drive 230.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Centro to Lancastercar 230.6 mi
4h 15m$43–61Bus, train via San Diego
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
9h 41m$68–145Fly, train
- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IPL - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
5h 41m$112–479Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0850
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain AV Line
9h 2m$44–79
El Centro to Lancaster by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Lancaster is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from El Centro to Lancaster is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between El Centro and Lancaster is 291 miles. The road distance is 232 miles.
The best way to get from El Centro to Lancaster without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 26m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from El Centro to Lancaster, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Lancaster is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from El Centro to Lancaster.
There are 64+ hotels available in Lancaster.
What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and Lancaster, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from El Centro to Lancaster. However, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Lancaster. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Lancaster via El Cajon Transit Center, El Cajon Station, Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 9h 41m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–230
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- 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/
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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