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Today2 Sept
Tomorrow3 Sept
from US$40
Thu4 Sept
Fri5 Sept
from US$31
Sat6 Sept
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Mon8 Sept
Tue9 Sept

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: 3 September at
    Destination city: El Centro
    Destination location: El Centro Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    Arrival time: 3 September at
    Destination city: El Centro
    Destination location: El Centro Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: 3 September at
    Destination city: El Centro
    Destination location: El Centro Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: 3 September at
    Destination city: El Centro
    Destination location: El Centro Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: 3 September at
    Destination city: El Centro
    Destination location: El Centro Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to El Centro

Bus
Average priceUS$28 - US$83Average duration9h 10m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average priceUS$73 - US$73Average duration1h 45m
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the shuttle from San Diego to El Centro

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 US$73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4shuttle per day
1h 45mAverage duration
US$73Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to El Centro: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$43
Average bus trip duration9h 10m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure07:15
Distance95 miles
Latest bus departure10:00

San Diego to El Centro Bus

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

  1. How far is El Centro from San Diego by coach?

    The distance between San Diego and El Centro by coach is approximately 95 miles (153 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach El Centro from San Diego without a car?

    The best way to go from San Diego to El Centro without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
31/08
US$23
01/09
US$25
Today
US$36
03/09
US$32
04/09
US$21
05/09
US$23
06/09
US$21
07/09
US$23
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to El Centro was searched and found on 4 Sept 2025 with a price of US$21

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 US$21 to US$48 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 US$21, which is on 2025-09-04.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Diego to El Centro, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to El Centro will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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.

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