Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to El Centro

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Diego to El Centro on November 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Bus Stop
El Centro Bus StopCheapestFastest
FlixBusBus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
El Centro Bus StopNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Greyhound Bus Stop
El Centro Bus StopNo tags
FlixBusBus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
El Centro Bus StopNo tags
FlixBusBus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
El Centro Bus StopNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:00 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to El Centro

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as a good way to reach El Centro. The journey takes about 1 hour 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $105, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2shuttle per day
1h 45mAverage Duration
154 kmDistance
5kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$38 - $157Average Duration9h 10m
4kg CO₂e
Shuttle
Average Price$105 - $105Average Duration1h 45m
5kg CO₂e

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

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

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

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Mission Valley Sheraton, in San Diego, and end it at 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
11-21
$47
11-22
$45
Today
$51
11-24
$44
11-25
No data
11-26
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11-27
$39
11-28
$40
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to El Centro was searched and found on Nov 27, 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 San Diego, CA, US to El Centro, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $39 to $141 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to El Centro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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