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How to get fromPalmdale to El Centroby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Palmdale to El Centro by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2054
    7h 45m
    $41–70

  2. Train, bus via San Diego

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 1m
    $69–135

  3. Drive 223.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to El Centrocar car 223.2 mi
    4h 3m
    $41–59

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    5h 24m
    $106–199

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0850
    8h 55m
    $41–80

Palmdale to El Centro by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Palmdale to El Centro. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Downtown, then take the bus to El Centro Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to El Centro Bus Stop via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 9h 1m.

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