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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Indio Blvd at Transportation Cenbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0850
    7h 43m
    $14–28

  2. 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
    8h 54m
    $54–116

  3. Drive 155.8 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Imperialcar car 155.8 mi
    2h 47m
    $29–42

  4. 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 46m
    $102–467

  5. Bus via Fontana

    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
    7h 56m
    $64–96

  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
    10h 1m
    $40–76

Riverside to Imperial by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Imperial Avenue/9th Street via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Transit Center, Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen, Indio Bus Station, and State Street/7th Street in around 7h 43m.

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