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

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There are 9 ways to get from Modesto to El Centro by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus (Flixbus), or subway

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Huntington Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 49m
    $76–135

  2. Drive 519.8 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to El Centrocar car 519.8 mi
    8h 55m
    $95–137

  3. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 46m
    $96–491

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Modesto 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 US0851S
    15h 40m
    $97–188

  5. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    16h 14m
    $123–198

  6. Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    4. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 31m
    $91–403

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 5m
    $121–611

  8. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    3. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 30m
    $101–513

  9. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    3. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 40m
    $128–623

Modesto to El Centro by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration13h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 15h 40m.

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