There are 5 ways to get from El Centro to Torrance by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)plane IPL - HHR
1h 36m$150–192Bus via Alameda St at Los Angeles St (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
6h 6m$35–52Bus, 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
8h 1m$89–157Drive 218.2 mi
- Drive from El Centro to Torrancecar 218.2 mi
3h 46m$38–54Bus
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Monte Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0850
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Harbor Gateway Transit Centerbus Metro J Line
7h 21m$40–60
El Centro to Torrance by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Torrance is to bus via Alameda St at Los Angeles St which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from El Centro to Torrance is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $150 - $200.
No, there is no direct bus from El Centro to Torrance. However, there are services departing from El Centro Bus Stop and arriving at Crenshaw Bl at Torrance Bl via Alameda St at Los Angeles St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between El Centro and Torrance is 186 miles. The road distance is 219.5 miles.
The best way to get from El Centro to Torrance without a car is to bus via Alameda St at Los Angeles St which takes 6h 6m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from El Centro to Torrance, including transfers.
El Centro to Torrance bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from El Centro to Torrance is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $150 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Alameda St at Los Angeles St, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 6m.
El Centro to Torrance bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Torrance is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from El Centro to Torrance.
What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and Torrance, CA, USA?
Advanced Air, LLC flies from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–55 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
- $140–180
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
- 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
- $30–55
- 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
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Monte Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Harbor Gateway Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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