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How to get fromUniversal Studios, Hollywood to El Centroby bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to El Centro by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus via Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2054
    6h 37m
    $32–62

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    7h 49m
    $59–122

  3. Drive 221.2 mi

    1. Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to El Centrocar car 221.2 mi
    3h 53m
    $41–59

  4. Subway, fly

    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    4h 16m
    $102–466

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0850
    7h 47m
    $32–67

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stop 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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