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

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There are 10 ways to get from Stockton to El Centro by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 32m
    $111–219

  2. Bus via Greenfield (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 40m
    $85–145

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    20h 57m
    $184–363

  4. Drive 545.8 mi

    1. Drive from Stockton to El Centrocar car 545.8 mi
    9h 11m
    $100–144

  5. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 37m
    $105–325

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    16h 20m
    $95–176

  7. Train, bus via San Diego

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    4. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    21h 17m
    $211–428

  8. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 20m
    $242–329

  9. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    3. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 36m
    $148–344

  10. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    4. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 41m
    $112–322

Stockton to El Centro by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 584 mi
  • Duration: 13h 32m

What companies run services between Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Stockton to El Centro Bus Stop via Bakersfield, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 14h 40m.

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