What is the distance between Los Angeles and El Centro?

Los Angeles and El Centro are 290 km (180 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to El Centro?

Buses departing from UCLA in Los Angeles will take you to El Centro, Imperial Valley Mall in El Centro.

Bus Los Angeles to El Centro from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to El Centro on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	4h 30m	6:00pm	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 40m	6:00pm	El Centro Bus Stop	No tags

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: Yesterday at 10:04 AM 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

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,400 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87400 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 $103

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

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to El Centro by bus

What is the distance between Los Angeles and El Centro?
Los Angeles and El Centro are 290 km (180 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to El Centro?
Buses departing from UCLA in Los Angeles will take you to El Centro, Imperial Valley Mall in El Centro.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$106

11-25

$101

Today

$170

11-27

$80

11-28

$80

11-29

$78

11-30

$80

12-01

$55

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to El Centro was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $55

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 $55 to $180 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 $55 which is on 2025-12-01.