There are 6 ways to get from Oxnard to El Centro by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union StationVC Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus StopFlixBus 2054
6h 42m$46–90Train, bus via San Diego
- Take the train from Oxnard to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus StopGreyhound US0851
7h 57m$69–171Drive 270.4 mi
- Drive from Oxnard to El Centro270.4 mi
4h 49m$50–72Train, fly
- Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Station
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)LAX - IPL
4h 38m$126–248Train, bus via Los Angeles
- Take the train from Oxnard to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus StopFlixBus 2055 / ...
8h 33m$59–178Bus
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stop
9h 8m
Oxnard to El Centro by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oxnard to El Centro is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Oxnard to El Centro is to train and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $120 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxnard to El Centro. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at El Centro Bus Stop via Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Oxnard and El Centro is 280 miles. The road distance is 272 miles.
The best way to get from Oxnard to El Centro without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 42m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Oxnard to El Centro, including transfers.
Oxnard to El Centro bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oxnard station.
Oxnard to El Centro bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxnard to El Centro is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Oxnard to El Centro.
There are 82+ hotels available in El Centro.
What companies run services between Oxnard, CA, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Oxnard to El Centro Bus Stop via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 9h 8m.
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- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Imperial County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–160
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $11–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oxnard to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oxnard to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oxnard to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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