What is the cheapest way to get from California to El Centro?

The cheapest way to get from California to El Centro is to bus via Main / 1st which costs $25 - $50 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to El Centro?

The fastest way to get from California to El Centro is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $100 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between California and El Centro?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at El Centro Bus Stop. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from California to El Centro?

The distance between California and El Centro is 200 miles. The road distance is 213.2 miles.

How do I travel from California to El Centro without a car?

The best way to get from California to El Centro without a car is to bus via Main / 1st which takes 5h 14m and costs $25 - $50.

How long does it take to get from California to El Centro?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from California to El Centro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to El Centro bus from?

California to El Centro bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Bus or fly from California to El Centro?

The best way to get from California to El Centro is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $100 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Main / 1st, which costs $25 - $50 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the California to El Centro bus arrive?

California to El Centro bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at El Centro Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from California to El Centro?

Yes, the driving distance between California to El Centro is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from California to El Centro.

How do I get a bus ticket from California to El Centro?

Book your California to El Centro bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near El Centro?

There are 82+ hotels available in El Centro.

California to El Centro - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from California to El Centro by plane, bus (Flixbus), or car

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
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane LAX - IPL
3h 5m
$108–186
Bus via Main / 1st (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2054
5h 14m
$26–47
Drive 211.9 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to El Centrocar 211.9 mi
3h 42m
$39–56
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2055 / ...
5h 45m
$26–45

California to El Centro by bus (Flixbus)

6Weekly Buses

5h 14mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 198.8 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between California, 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 $24–45 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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