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

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There are 8 ways to get from Modesto to El Centro by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2054
    12h 30m
    $90–216

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus Sacramento
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Mexicalibus bus
    14h 57m
    $89–136

  3. Drive 519.9 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to El Centrocar car 519.9 mi
    8h 55m
    $95–137

  4. 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 25m
    $113–596

  5. Bus via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 35m
    $104–214

  6. Bus #3 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851
    20h 30m
    $128–233

  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
    9h 45m
    $138–656

  8. 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 17m
    $146–669

Modesto to El Centro by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest 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 Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Downtown in around 12h 30m.

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