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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to El Centroby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, rideshare, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to El Centro by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, rideshare, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    1h 30m
    $94–576

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2054
    6h 20m
    $38–68

  3. Bus via San Diego

    1. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    5h 55m
    $76–139

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles 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
    8h 1m
    $60–142

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to El Centrorideshare rideshare 226.7 mi
    3h 54m

  6. Drive 226.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to El Centrocar car 226.7 mi
    3h 54m
    $42–60

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0850
    7h 30m
    $38–78

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to El Centro by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and El Centro, CA, USA?

Southern Airways Express flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to El Centro Bus Stop via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 5h 55m.

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