There are 5 ways to get from Burbank 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 via Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2054
5h 30m$47–79Drive 218.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burbank to El Centrocar 218.2 mi
3h 55m$40–58Train, 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 US0851
7h 37m$68–124Train, fly
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane LAX - IPL
3h 26m$118–196Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2055 / ...
7h 5m$42–64
Burbank to El Centro by train and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank to El Centro is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank to El Centro is to train and fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $110 - $200.
The distance between Burbank and El Centro is 224 miles. The road distance is 219.5 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank to El Centro without a car is to bus via Los Angeles Downtown which takes 5h 30m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Burbank to El Centro, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank to El Centro is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Burbank to El Centro.
There are 82+ hotels available in El Centro.
What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, 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 $40–70 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Imperial County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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