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How to get fromEl Centro to Riversideby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    2. Take the bus from Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    5h 51m
    $15–26

  2. Bus, train via San Diego

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    7h 27m
    $54–115

  3. Drive 159.8 mi

    1. Drive from El Centro to Riversidecar car 159.8 mi
    2h 54m
    $30–43

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IPL - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    4h 59m
    $106–197

  5. Bus via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus El Paso
    6h 7m
    $65–94

  6. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen to 2nd at Commercebus bus 10
    3. Take the bus from Riverside University Medical Center to Central + De Anzabus bus 20
    6h 39m
    $15–28

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    7h 12m
    $42–66

El Centro to Riverside by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Indio Bus Station, Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 5h 51m.

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