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How to get fromEl Centro to Universal Studios, Hollywoodby bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from El Centro to Universal Studios, Hollywood by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    5h 6m
    $36–59

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    6h 47m
    $35–65

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 22m
    $59–131

  4. Drive 220.9 mi

    1. Drive from El Centro to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar car 220.9 mi
    3h 54m
    $41–59

  5. Fly, subway

    1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IPL - LAX
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    3h 27m
    $103–465

Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 9m.

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