What is the cheapest way to get from El Centro to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Santa Monica is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Centro to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from El Centro to Santa Monica is to fly and tram which takes 2h 55m and costs $90 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between El Centro and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from El Centro to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from El Centro Bus Stop and arriving at Alameda / 1st via Alameda / Arcadia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from El Centro to Santa Monica?

The distance between El Centro and Santa Monica is 204 miles. The road distance is 227.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Centro to Santa Monica without a car is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs $30 - $55.

How long does it take to get from El Centro to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from El Centro to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Centro to Santa Monica bus from?

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

Where does the El Centro to Santa Monica bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from El Centro to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Santa Monica is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from El Centro to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 3272+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

El Centro to Santa Monica - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, and bus

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

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Fly, tram
best
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IPL - LAX
2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
2h 55m
$93–616
Bus, line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0850
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
7h 51m
$33–69
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
5h 22m
$34–54
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 27m
$52–125
Drive 225.9 mi
1. Drive from El Centro to Santa Monicacar 225.9 mi
4h 1m
$42–60

El Centro to Santa Monica by bus and tram (Flixbus)

6Weekly Services

5h 22mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 203 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and Santa Monica, 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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