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How to get fromHuntington Beach to El Centroby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Huntington Beach to El Centro by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    5h 56m
    $119–182

  2. Drive  190.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Huntington Beach to El Centrocar car 190.5 mi
    3h 28m
    $33–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 577
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0850
    8h 37m
    $38–64

  4. Line 1 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-9Th to 7Th-Channelbus bus
    2. Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane HHR - IPL
    4h 28m
    $214–289

  5. Line 29 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-1St to Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2bus bus 29 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2054
    8h 38m
    $39–67

Huntington Beach to El Centro by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Main to El Centro Bus Stop via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, and El Monte Bus Stop in around 8h 37m.

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