Bus Tickets from San Jose, US to El Centro

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Next departures for San Jose to El Centro on September 18
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Greyhound
Diridon Station
El Centro Bus StopNo tags
FlixBus
Diridon Station
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Greyhound
Diridon Station
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FlixBus
Diridon Station
El Centro Bus StopNo tags
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Diridon Station
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Bus San Jose, US to El Centro: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$63
Average Bus Trip Duration17h 35m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure12:55am
Distance766 km
Latest bus departure11:10pm

San Jose to El Centro Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Jose, US - El Centro

  1. What is the distance between San Jose and El Centro?

    The distance covered from San Jose to El Centro is 772 km (479 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Diridon Station, in San Jose, and end it at El Centro, Imperial Valley Mall, in El Centro.

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US$46
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to El Centro was searched and found on Sep 22, 2025 with a price of US$46

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

You can expect to pay from US$46 to US$46 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to El Centro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$46 which is on 2025-09-22.

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Jose to El Centro.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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