How far is El Centro from Bakersfield?

The distance between the two cities is 267 miles (431 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from El Centro to Bakersfield?

Most of the buses traveling from El Centro to Bakersfield leave from El Centro, Imperial Valley Mall and arrive at Tufesa Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus El Centro to Bakersfield from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for El Centro to Bakersfield on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:35am	El Centro Bus Stop	10h 35m	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00pm	El Centro Bus Stop	9h 5m	2:05am	16th St (Bakersfield)	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:47 AM PST.

Get from El Centro to Bakersfield

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

9h 5mAverage Duration

266 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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