There are 5 ways to get from Van Nuys to El Centro by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane LAX - IPL
3h 20m$101–674Bus via Chandler / Lankershim
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0850
7h 53m$34–59Train, bus
- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
6h 59m$57–128Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2054
7h 25m$38–61Drive 227.2 mi
- Drive from Van Nuys to El Centrocar 227.2 mi
4h 3m$42–60
Van Nuys to El Centro by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to El Centro is to bus via Chandler / Lankershim which costs $30 - $60 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to El Centro is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $100 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Van Nuys to El Centro. However, there are services departing from Victory / Van Nuys and arriving at El Centro Bus Stop via Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Van Nuys and El Centro is 207 miles. The road distance is 228.5 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to El Centro without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 59m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Van Nuys to El Centro, including transfers.
Van Nuys to El Centro bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to El Centro is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $100 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 25m.
Van Nuys to El Centro bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at El Centro Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to El Centro is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Van Nuys to El Centro.
What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?
Southern Airways Express flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stop 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 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
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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