There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Imperial County by bus, taxi, car, tram, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the taxi from El Centro Bus Stop to Imperial Countytaxi
4h 11m$73–103Drive 142.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Imperial Countycar 142.2 mi
2h 33m$26–38Tram, bus, taxi
- Take the tram from Fifth Avenue Station to El Cajon Stationtram
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from El Centro Bus Stop to Imperial Countytaxi
4h 25m$72–115Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from State Street/7th Street to K Street/Palm Avenuebus 2
5h 40m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Imperial County is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Imperial County is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Imperial County. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at K Street/Palm Avenue via State Street/7th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between San Diego and Imperial County is 148 miles. The road distance is 143 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Imperial County without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 11m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from San Diego to Imperial County, including transfers.
San Diego to Imperial County bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego to Imperial County bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Centro Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Imperial County is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from San Diego to Imperial County.
There are 27+ hotels available in Imperial County.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Imperial County, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Imperial County via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, State Street/7th Street, and K Street/Palm Avenue in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Fifth Avenue Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 760 482 2900
- Website
- ivtransit.com
Bus from State Street/7th Street to K Street/Palm Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.ivtransit.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Taxi Speed
- Phone
- +52 686 555 5800
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Seguro
- Phone
- +52 686 554 8834
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Elite
- Phone
- +52 686 562 0600
Taxi Speed
- Phone
- +52 686 555 5800
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Seguro
- Phone
- +52 686 554 8834
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Elite
- Phone
- +52 686 562 0600
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