There are 4 ways to get from Colton to El Centro by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Fontana
best- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus Huntington Park
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0850
5h 14m$64–91Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Indio Blvd at Transportation Cenbus 10
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0850
6h 9m$16–25Drive 157.9 mi
- Drive from Colton to El Centrocar 157.9 mi
2h 46m$29–42Train, fly
- Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane LAX - IPL
5h 9m$110–687
Colton to El Centro by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colton to El Centro is to bus which costs $16 - $25 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Colton to El Centro is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Colton to El Centro. However, there are services departing from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center and arriving at El Centro Bus Stop via Indio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Colton and El Centro is 175 miles. The road distance is 158.8 miles.
The best way to get from Colton to El Centro without a car is to bus via Fontana which takes 5h 14m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Colton to El Centro, including transfers.
Colton to El Centro bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center station.
Colton to El Centro bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colton to El Centro is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Colton to El Centro.
There are 84+ hotels available in El Centro.
What companies run services between Colton, CA, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?
You can take a train from San Bernardino Depot to El Centro Bus Stop via Fontana, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, and Indio Bus Station in around 5h 14m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Imperial County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- Sunline Transit
Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Sunline Transit
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
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