What is the cheapest way to get from El Centro to Long Beach?

The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Long Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Centro to Long Beach?

The fastest way to get from El Centro to Long Beach is to fly and tram which takes 2h 56m and costs $100 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between El Centro and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from El Centro to Long Beach. However, there are services departing from El Centro Bus Stop and arriving at Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from El Centro to Long Beach?

The distance between El Centro and Long Beach is 209 miles. The road distance is 208.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Centro to Long Beach without a car is to bus and tram which takes 5h 22m and costs $28 - $90.

How long does it take to get from El Centro to Long Beach?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from El Centro to Long Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Centro to Long Beach bus from?

El Centro to Long Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.

Where does the El Centro to Long Beach bus arrive?

El Centro to Long Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from El Centro to Long Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Long Beach is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from El Centro to Long Beach.

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

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

Where can I stay near Long Beach?

There are 832+ hotels available in Long Beach.

El Centro to Long Beach - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from El Centro to Long Beach by plane, tram, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (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, tram
best
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IPL - LAX
2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram
3. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram
2h 56m
$105–179
Bus, tram
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line
5h 22m
$28–89
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 37m
$66–114
Drive 207.5 mi
1. Drive from El Centro to Long Beachcar 207.5 mi
3h 39m
$38–55
Bus via San Diego
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2006
5h 35m
$53–97
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2055 / ...
6h 57m
$30–90

El Centro to Long Beach by bus and tram

6Weekly Services

5h 22mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 207.9 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery via San Diego in around 5h 35m.

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