There are 4 ways to get from El Centro to Los Angeles by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, tram
best- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)plane IPL - HHR
- Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Historic Broadway Stationtram
2h 21m$134–186Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
4h 9m$30–50Bus, 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$86–153Drive 211.9 mi
- Drive from El Centro to Los Angelescar 211.9 mi
3h 42m$38–55
El Centro to Los Angeles by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Los Angeles is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from El Centro to Los Angeles is to fly and tram which takes 2h 21m and costs $130 - $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 Los Angeles is 201 miles. The road distance is 213.1 miles.
The best way to get from El Centro to Los Angeles without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from El Centro to Los Angeles, including transfers.
El Centro to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.
El Centro to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Los Angeles is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from El Centro to Los Angeles.
Book your El Centro to Los Angeles bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and Los Angeles, 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.
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Historic Broadway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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