There are 5 ways to get from Garden Grove to El Centro by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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Bus via San Diego
best- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
6h 32m$50–83Drive 196.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Garden Grove to El Centrocar 196.7 mi
3h 23m$36–52Train, fly
- Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane LAX - IPL
5h 44m$105–437Train, bus
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
6h 33m$65–117Bus
- Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus 200
- Take the bus from Riverside to El Centro Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2055
6h 45m$46–71
Garden Grove to El Centro by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Garden Grove to El Centro is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Garden Grove to El Centro is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Garden Grove to El Centro. However, there are services departing from Westminster-Euclid and arriving at El Centro Bus Stop via Santa Ana Bus Stop and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Garden Grove and El Centro is 209 miles. The road distance is 197.8 miles.
The best way to get from Garden Grove to El Centro without a car is to bus via San Diego which takes 6h 32m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Garden Grove to El Centro, including transfers.
Garden Grove to El Centro bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Garden Grove to El Centro bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Garden Grove to El Centro is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Garden Grove to El Centro.
There are 83+ hotels available in El Centro.
What companies run services between Garden Grove, CA, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Westminster-Euclid to El Centro Bus Stop via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 6h 32m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Imperial County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Orange to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Riverside to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.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 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/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Katella + Harbor to Vine St. Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–4
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–4
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
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