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

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to El Centro by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851
    5h 55m
    $58–99

  2. Drive 185.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to El Centrocar car 185.4 mi
    3h 9m
    $34–49

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    4h 6m
    $114–198

  4. Bus via San Diego

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851
    6h 39m
    $48–112

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Riversidebus bus FlixBus 2037
    2. Take the bus from Riverside to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2055
    9h 4m
    $34–172

Irvine to El Centro by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to El Centro Bus Stop via Santa Ana Bus Stop and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 6h 39m.

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