What is the travel distance from El Centro to San Diego?

It's about 153 km (95 miles) from El Centro to San Diego.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from El Centro to San Diego?

Buses departing from El Centro, Imperial Valley Mall in El Centro will take you to Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego.

Bus El Centro to San Diego from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for El Centro to San Diego on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:20pm	El Centro Bus Stop	2h 25m	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 12:54 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from El Centro to San Diego

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 hour 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3shuttle per day

1h 55mAverage Duration

154 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $119	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$104 - $112	Average Duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in El Centro and San Diego?

Stops in El Centro

A - El Centro, Imperial Valley Mall

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Frequently asked questions about travelling from El Centro to San Diego, CA, US by bus

What is the travel distance from El Centro to San Diego?
It's about 153 km (95 miles) from El Centro to San Diego.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from El Centro to San Diego?
Buses departing from El Centro, Imperial Valley Mall in El Centro will take you to Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-17

$51

11-18

$39

Today

$90

11-20

$64

11-21

$85

11-22

$42

11-23

$49

11-24

$45

The cheapest trip from El Centro to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $39

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from El Centro to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $39 to $92 for a bus ticket from El Centro to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-22.