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How to get fromSanta Barbara to El Centroby bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to El Centro by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2054
    7h 30m
    $57–101

  2. Drive 305.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to El Centrocar car 305.3 mi
    5h 24m
    $56–81

  3. Train, bus via San Diego

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851
    9h 10m
    $71–163

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Imperial County Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    6h 4m
    $144–290

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2054
    8h 10m
    $73–173

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2055 / ...
    9h 43m
    $68–158

  7. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 14m
    $90–507

  8. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Imperial County Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane SBA - IPL
    5h 19m
    $106–565

Santa Barbara to El Centro by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Downtown in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Southern Airways Express, and American Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) 3 times a day.

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