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

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There are 7 ways to get from Albuquerque to El Centro by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeABQ - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus
    7h 4m
    $124–586

  2. Fly to Yuma International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)planeABQ - YUM
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Streetbus
    8h 18m
    $72–405

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to El Centro Bus StopbusFlixBus 2054
    14h 43m
    $116–254

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to San BernardinotrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to El Centro Bus StopbusFlixBus 2055
    20h 22m
    $99–338

  5. Drive 652.4 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to El Centrocar652.4 mi
    11h 9m
    $120–172

  6. Fly to Imperial County Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)planeABQ - IPL
    5h 48m
    $100–564

  7. Fly to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Phoenix (PHX)planeABQ - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus
    8h 47m
    $210–331

Albuquerque to El Centro by bus and tram

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration14h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station in around 14h 43m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Southern Airways Express, and three other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) 3 times a day.

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