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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop 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
    5h 5m
    $30–60

  2. Drive 191.6 mi

    1. Drive from Orange County to El Centrocar car 191.6 mi
    3h 17m
    $35–51

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    4h 22m
    $111–487

  4. Train, bus via San Diego

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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
    5h 11m
    $45–93

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2054
    6h 39m
    $38–71

Orange County to El Centro by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 5h 5m.

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