There are 5 ways to get from Oxnard to El Centro by train, bus, car, or plane
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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$51–125Drive 270.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oxnard to El Centro270.4 mi
4h 49m$50–72Train, 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$69–179Train, 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$117–202Train, 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$57–175
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 $110 - $210.
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 $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Oxnard to El Centro, including transfers.
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 84+ hotels available in El Centro.
What companies run services between Oxnard, CA, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Oxnard to El Centro. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Downtown, then take the bus to El Centro Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oxnard to El Centro Bus Stop via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 7h 57m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Imperial County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- 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
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oxnard to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–110
- 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
- $40–110
- 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
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
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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