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How to get fromIrvine to Imperialby train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Imperial by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    4h 18m
    $101–465

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    8h 17m
    $32–62

  3. Train, bus via San Diego

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    7h 30m
    $48–98

  4. Drive 188.9 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Imperialcar car 188.9 mi
    3h 15m
    $35–50

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2054
    8h 13m
    $39–72

Irvine to Imperial by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Imperial, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Imperial Avenue/9th Street via Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and State Street/7th Street in around 8h 17m.

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