There are 4 ways to get from Lancaster to El Centro by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0850
9h 4m$41–80Train, bus via San Diego
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus
9h 10m$68–135Drive 231.4 mi
- Drive from Lancaster to El Centrocar 231.4 mi
4h 15m$43–61Train, fly
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane LAX - IPL
5h 33m$111–479
Lancaster to El Centro by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to El Centro is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to El Centro is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Lancaster and El Centro is 298 miles. The road distance is 232.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to El Centro without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 4m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Lancaster to El Centro, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to El Centro is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Lancaster to El Centro.
There are 84+ hotels available in El Centro.
What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Lancaster to El Centro. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, then take the bus to El Centro Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lancaster to El Centro Bus Stop via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 9h 10m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Imperial County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–230
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- 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
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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