There are 3 ways to get from Escondido to El Centro by bus (Greyhound), tram, train, bus, or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
4h 51m$22–45Tram, train, bus
- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus
6h 15m$32–76Drive 120.6 mi
- Drive from Escondido to El Centrocar 120.6 mi
2h 8m$22–32
Escondido to El Centro by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to El Centro is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to El Centro is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to El Centro. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at El Centro Bus Stop via Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Escondido and El Centro is 150 miles. The road distance is 121.3 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to El Centro without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Escondido to El Centro, including transfers.
Escondido to El Centro bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Escondido to El Centro bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Centro Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to El Centro is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Escondido to El Centro.
There are 82+ hotels available in El Centro.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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