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

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There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to El Centro by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Imperial County Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)planePHX - IPL
    2h 53m
    $150–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Centro Bus StopbusFlixBus 2054
    4h 50m
    $30–90

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopataxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa to Yuma Amtraktrain
    3. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Streetbus10
    5h 52m
    $114–146

  4. Drive 243.7 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to El Centrocar243.7 mi
    4h
    $45–65

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePHX - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus
    5h 54m
    $300–765

  6. Fly to Yuma International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)planePHX - YUM
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Streetbus
    5h 45m
    $42–324

Phoenix to El Centro by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?

Southern Airways Express flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) once daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–90 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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