What is the cheapest way to get from Escondido to El Centro?

The cheapest way to get from Escondido to El Centro is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Escondido to El Centro?

The fastest way to get from Escondido to El Centro is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Escondido and El Centro?

No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to El Centro. However, there are services departing from Escondido and arriving at State Street/5th Street via Tijuana, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali and Paulin Avenue/3rd Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Escondido to El Centro?

The distance between Escondido and El Centro is 159 miles. The road distance is 121.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Escondido to El Centro without a car is to bus and tram which takes 5h and costs $19 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Escondido to El Centro?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Escondido to El Centro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Escondido to El Centro bus from?

Escondido to El Centro bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Escondido station.

Where does the Escondido to El Centro bus arrive?

Escondido to El Centro bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Tijuana Central, B.C. station.

Can I drive from Escondido to El Centro?

Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to El Centro is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Escondido to El Centro.

Where can I stay near El Centro?

There are 87+ hotels available in El Centro.

Escondido to El Centro - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Escondido to El Centro by bus, tram, train, or car

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Bus, tram
best
1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235 / ...
2. Take the tram from City College Station to El Cajon Stationtram
3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus
5h
$20–45
Tram, train, bus
1. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus
6h 15m
$28–68
Drive 120.6 mi
1. Drive from Escondido to El Centrocar 120.6 mi
2h 8m
$22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Escondido to Tijuana Central, B.C.bus Lxus 2121
2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
7h 55m
$40–95

Escondido to El Centro by bus and tram

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Distance: 158.1 mi
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Escondido to State Street/5th Street via Tijuana, Mexicali, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, and Paulin Avenue/3rd Street in around 7h 55m.

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