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How to get fromMonterey to El Centroby plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, tram, shuttle, taxi or subway

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There are 13 ways to get from Monterey to El Centro by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, tram, shuttle, taxi, or subway

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Imperial County Airport

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane MRY - IPL
    5h 22m
    $63–356

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2054
    16h 15m
    $118–258

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    16h 23m
    $119–208

  4. Drive 526.6 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to El Centrocar car 526.6 mi
    9h 16m
    $97–139

  5. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, tram, bus

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Paulin Avenue/3rd Street to State Street/7th Streetbus bus
    9h 51m
    $100–543

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Yucca Valley Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    5. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 40m
    $300–775

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 6m
    $182–687

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    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 Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    11h 19m
    $162–717

  9. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Yucca Valley Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    5. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 44m
    $289–646

  10. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Yucca Valley Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    6. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 14m
    $298–728

  11. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2055 / ...
    17h 48m
    $119–263

  12. Train, bus via Yuma

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Streetbus bus 10
    20h 11m
    $158–365

  13. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Los Angelesshuttle bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2055 / ...
    16h 41m
    $82–135

Monterey to El Centro by bus, train, and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration16h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southern Airways Express, and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to El Centro Bus Stop via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 16h 23m.

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