How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to El Centro?

The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to El Centro start from $54. The average price for this route is around $81. 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 Los Angeles to El Centro?

The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to El Centro is 6h 25m, covering a distance of 286 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to El Centro route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to El Centro?

The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to El Centro at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 1:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to El Centro?

A bus trip from Los Angeles to El Centro generates an estimated 7 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 Los Angeles to El Centro?

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 Los Angeles to El Centro?

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 Los Angeles to El Centro?

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 Los Angeles to El Centro?

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.

Bus Los Angeles to El Centro from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to El Centro on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	4h	5:30pm	El Centro Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:00am	Los Angeles Union Station	6h	4:00pm	El Centro Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	8h 50m	4:00pm	El Centro Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	6h 25m	4:00pm	El Centro Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	4h 10m	5:30pm	El Centro Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to El Centro on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	Los Angeles Union Station	6h	4:00pm	El Centro Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	1:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	4h	5:30pm	El Centro Bus Stop	Fastest
	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	6h 25m	4:00pm	El Centro Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	8h 50m	4:00pm	El Centro Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	4h 10m	5:30pm	El Centro Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 2:46 PM PST.

Get from Los Angeles to El Centro

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

6h 25mAverage Duration

286 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and El Centro?

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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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

Stops in El Centro

A
El Centro, Imperial Valley Mall
3009 S Dogwood Rd, El Centro, CA 92243, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,470 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87407 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $102

Greyhound Los Angeles El Centro recent customer reviews

Good experience overall, however I would have liked to know that there would be a change of bus and about an hour of waiting time between the first bus and the second at the time of buying my ticket.

Daniela G.

November 18, 2019

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to El Centro 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 Los Angeles to El Centro?
The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to El Centro start from $54. The average price for this route is around $81. 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 Los Angeles to El Centro?
The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to El Centro is 6h 25m, covering a distance of 286 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to El Centro route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to El Centro?
The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to El Centro at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 1:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to El Centro?
A bus trip from Los Angeles to El Centro generates an estimated 7 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 Los Angeles to El Centro?
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 Los Angeles to El Centro?
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 Los Angeles to El Centro?
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 Los Angeles to El Centro?
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.

Best price found

11-26

$169

11-27

$79

Today

$79

11-29

$78

11-30

$79

12-01

$55

12-02

$48

12-03

$46

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to El Centro was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $178 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to El Centro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-12-03.