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

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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
    7h 13m
    $80–429

  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
    14h 22m
    $105–227

  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
    14h 30m
    $106–184

  4. Drive 511.3 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to El Centrocar car 511.3 mi
    8h 54m
    $94–135

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose 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
    10h
    $297–785

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose 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 26m
    $189–737

  7. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, tram, bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    3. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Paulin Avenue/3rd Street to State Street/7th Streetbus bus
    11h 42m
    $112–621

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose 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 tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Paulin Avenue/3rd Street to State Street/7th Streetbus bus
    11h 40m
    $174–773

  9. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    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 4m
    $271–740

  10. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    4. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    12h 48m
    $143–718

  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 / ...
    15h 55m
    $107–232

  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
    18h 18m
    $136–314

  13. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Cross Border Express, San Diegoshuttle bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Mexicalibus bus
    17h 12m
    $90–138

Salinas to El Centro by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration14h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Salinas, 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 Salinas to El Centro Bus Stop via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 14h 30m.

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