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

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There are 5 ways to get from Newport Beach to El Centro by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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 50m
    $92–159

  2. Drive 185.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport Beach to El Centrocar car 185.5 mi
    3h 22m
    $34–49

  3. Line 55 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Placentia-17Th to Flower-6Thbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 36m
    $35–65

  4. Line 1 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Coast-Ent Hoag Hospital to 7Th-Channelbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    5h 18m
    $93–419

  5. Line 71 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hospital-Hoag to Tustin-East Village Waybus bus 71
    2. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus bus 200
    3. Take the bus from Riverside to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 13m

Newport Beach to El Centro by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Placentia-17Th to El Centro Bus Stop via Flower-6Th, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 7h 36m.

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