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

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There are 4 ways to get from Laguna Beach to El Centro by train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station 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 28m
    $71–132

  2. Drive  174.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Laguna Beach to El Centrocar car 174.7 mi
    3h 5m
    $32–47

  3. Bus via San Diego

    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
    7h 14m
    $35–55

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2054
    9h 11m
    $36–56

Laguna Beach to El Centro by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Laguna Beach Layover to El Centro Bus Stop via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 7h 14m.

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