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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    4h 4m
    $41–67

  2. Train, bus via Oceanside Transit Center

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside Transit Center to San Diego - Old Towntrain train Coaster
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    4h 15m
    $22–42

  3. Drive  140.2 mi

    1. Drive from Oceanside to El Centrocar car 140.2 mi
    2h 23m
    $26–37

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    4h 15m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center 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
    4h 5m
    $25–44

Oceanside to El Centro by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to El Centro Bus Stop via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 4h 5m.

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