There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Imperial by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane LAX - IPL
3h$93–613Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2054
6h 13m$30–55Drive 208 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Imperialcar 208 mi
3h 34m$38–55Bus via Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0850
7h 23m$30–65Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
7h 30m$56–116
Los Angeles to Imperial by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Imperial is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Imperial is to fly which takes 3h and costs $90 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Imperial. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Downtown and arriving at Imperial Avenue/9th Street via State Street/7th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Imperial is 196 miles. The road distance is 209.2 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Imperial without a car is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Los Angeles to Imperial, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Imperial bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Imperial is to fly which takes 3h and costs $90 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 13m.
Los Angeles to Imperial bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at El Centro Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Imperial is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Los Angeles to Imperial.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Imperial, CA, USA?
Southern Airways Express flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stop 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Imperial County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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