Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | El Centro Bus Stop | Los Angeles Union Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | El Centro Bus Stop | Los Angeles Union Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | El Centro Bus Stop | Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood | No tags | ||||
| Bus | El Centro Bus Stop | Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot) | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | El Centro Bus Stop | Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood | No tags |
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Get from El Centro to Los Angeles
The journey takes about 5 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in El Centro and Los Angeles?
Stops in El Centro
- A
El Centro, Imperial Valley Mall
3009 S Dogwood Rd, El Centro, CA 92243, USA
Stops in Los Angeles
- A571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
- B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA - C613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
- E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA - F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from El Centro to Los Angeles, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from El Centro to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from El Centro to Los Angeles start from $52. The average price for this route is around $90. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from El Centro to Los Angeles?
The average bus travel time from El Centro to Los Angeles is 5h 55m, covering a distance of 303 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the El Centro to Los Angeles route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from El Centro to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from El Centro to Los Angeles at 8:35am. And the latest bus departs at 6:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from El Centro to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from El Centro to Los Angeles generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from El Centro to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from El Centro to Los Angeles?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from El Centro to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from El Centro to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from El Centro to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $75To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from El Centro to Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $75 to $139 for a bus ticket from El Centro to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $95 which is on 2025-11-29.
