There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to El Centro Airport (IPL) by tram, bus, rideshare, or car
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Tram, bus
best- Take the tram from Fifth Avenue Station to El Cajon Stationtram Orange
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
3h 49m$26–55Drive 116 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to El Centro Airport (IPL)car 116 mi
1h 58m$22–31Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Diego to El Centro-IPL116 mi
1h 58m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to El Centro Airport (IPL) is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to El Centro Airport (IPL) is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $21 - $35.
The distance between San Diego and El Centro Airport (IPL) is 121 miles. The road distance is 116.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to El Centro Airport (IPL) without a car is to tram and bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $26 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from San Diego to El Centro Airport (IPL), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to El Centro Airport (IPL) is 117 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from San Diego to El Centro Airport (IPL).
There are 85+ hotels available in El Centro Airport (IPL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Diego and El Centro Airport (IPL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and El Centro Airport (IPL), USA?
There is no direct connection from San Diego to El Centro Airport (IPL). However, you can take the vehicle to El Cajon Station, walk to El Cajon Transit Center, take the bus to El Centro Bus Stop, then take the taxi to El Centro Airport (IPL). Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from San Diego to El Centro-IPL on demand, and the journey takes 1h 58m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Fifth Avenue Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Diego to El Centro-IPL
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
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