There are 4 ways to get from San Fernando to El Centro by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2054
6h 45m$34–67Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
8h 2m$59–139Drive 229.7 mi
- Drive from San Fernando to El Centrocar 229.7 mi
4h 4m$42–61Train, fly
- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane LAX - IPL
5h 5m$109–476
San Fernando to El Centro by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Fernando to El Centro is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from San Fernando to El Centro is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from San Fernando to El Centro. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at El Centro Bus Stop via Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between San Fernando and El Centro is 237 miles. The road distance is 231 miles.
The best way to get from San Fernando to El Centro without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from San Fernando to El Centro, including transfers.
San Fernando to El Centro bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.
San Fernando to El Centro bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at El Centro Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Fernando to El Centro is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from San Fernando to El Centro.
Book your San Fernando to El Centro bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between San Fernando, CA, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Imperial County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
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