There are 5 ways to get from Imperial to Long Beach by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, tram
best- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IPL - LAX
- Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram
- Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram
2h 51m$90–442Bus via San Diego
cheapest- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2006
7h 23m$34–61Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
7h 2m$36–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 41m$65–144Drive 207.9 mi
- Drive from Imperial to Long Beachcar 207.9 mi
3h 50m$38–55
Imperial to Long Beach by bus and tram (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Imperial to Long Beach is to bus via San Diego which costs $30 - $65 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Imperial to Long Beach is to fly and tram which takes 2h 51m and costs $85 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Imperial to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Imperial Avenue/Worthington Road and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via El Centro Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Imperial and Long Beach is 205 miles. The road distance is 209.1 miles.
The best way to get from Imperial to Long Beach without a car is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Imperial to Long Beach, including transfers.
Imperial to Long Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.
Imperial to Long Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Yes, the driving distance between Imperial to Long Beach is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Imperial to Long Beach.
There are 753+ hotels available in Long Beach.
What companies run services between Imperial, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 9m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–230
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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