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

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There are 6 ways to get from Riverside to El Centro by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0850
    6h 37m
    $65–92

  2. Line 20 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central + Magnolia to Riverside University Medical Centerbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from 2nd at Commerce to Indio Blvd at Transportation Cenbus bus 10
    3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 48m
    $14–26

  3. Train, bus via San Diego

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 28m
    $47–107

  4. Drive  160.1 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to El Centrocar car 160.1 mi
    2h 53m
    $30–43

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    4h 52m
    $110–638

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2054
    8h 35m
    $40–66

Riverside to El Centro by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to El Centro Bus Stop via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino - Downtown, Fontana, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, and Indio Bus Station in around 6h 37m.

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