Bus El Centro, CA to San Francisco - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from El Centro, CA to San Francisco

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from El Centro, CA to San Francisco from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

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$101

Sunday

$131

Monday

$124

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	19h 50m	3:15 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	11:05 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) at 5/9/2026 3:15:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
FlixBus	28h 30m	5:35 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	10:05 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$101	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) at 5/9/2026 5:35:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 30m
Greyhound US	16h 0m	3:15 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$103	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) at 5/9/2026 3:15:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	13h 15m	6:00 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay		Economy	$131	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) at 5/10/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
	FlixBus	17h 5m	6:00 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	11:05 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend		Economy	$132	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) at 5/10/2026 6:00:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	29h 20m	12:15 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	5:35 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend		Economy	$124	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) at 5/11/2026 12:15:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 20m
	Greyhound US	16h 0m	3:15 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	7:15 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay		Economy	$126	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) at 5/11/2026 3:15:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from El Centro, CA to San Francisco via Bakersfield, CA, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  21h 5m
  
  0
  
  9:35 AM
  
  El Centro, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  7:10 PM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Truxtun Ave
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $57
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) at 5/13/2026 9:35:00 AM to Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
- FlixBus
  
  5h 35m
  
  0
  
  1:05 AM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Park & Ride/McKee Rd.
  
  6:40 AM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $41
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 5/14/2026 1:05:00 AM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 5/14/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Travel time is 5h 5m longer, but you will save $26

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from El Centro, CA to San Francisco is $89 on 5/16/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between El Centro, CA and San Francisco

See here how frequent the connections between El Centro, CA and San Francisco are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from El Centro, CA to San Francisco. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between El Centro, CA and San Francisco.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 5 buses from El Centro, CA to San Francisco, while Evening sees the fewest connections between El Centro, CA and San Francisco, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from El Centro, CA to San Francisco

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from El Centro, CA to San Francisco in one click! Book your bus ticket from El Centro, CA to San Francisco starting from $89!

Cheapest Bus	$89
Fastest Bus	13h 15m
Earliest Bus	3:15 PM
Latest Bus	3:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	516.7 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from El Centro, CA to San Francisco

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave El Centro, CA for San Francisco: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

Saturday 05/09

$101

Sunday 05/10

$131

Monday 05/11

$124

Tuesday 05/12

$119

Wednesday 05/13

$113

Thursday 05/14

$106

Friday 05/15

$140

Saturday 05/16

$89

Sunday 05/17

Monday 05/18

Tuesday 05/19

Wednesday 05/20

Thursday 05/21

$93

Friday 05/22

Saturday 05/23

Sunday 05/24

$134

Monday 05/25

Tuesday 05/26

$107

Wednesday 05/27

$112

Thursday 05/28

$102

Friday 05/29

$114

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from El Centro, CA to San Francisco

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from El Centro, CA to San Francisco, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $89, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from El Centro, CA to San Francisco. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $131.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from El Centro, CA to San Francisco, with $101. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $131.

How to save money travelling from El Centro, CA to San Francisco

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from El Centro, CA to San Francisco in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from El Centro, CA to San Francisco, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from El Centro, CA to San Francisco are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in El Centro, CA and San Francisco

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in El Centro, CA and San Francisco.

Imperial Valley Mall

Wake Ave

Bus Stop

State St 460

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

5th/Townsend

Townsend St 400

Union Square

Post St 470

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

Beach St & Hyde St

Service and Comfort on the bus from El Centro, CA to San Francisco

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from El Centro, CA to San Francisco? Or which bus companies serve the route El Centro, CA to San Francisco? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the El Centro, CA to San Francisco bus

How much does a El Centro, CA San Francisco bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $89 and takes 19h 50m to reach San Francisco. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from El Centro, CA to San Francisco?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $89 and $132. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Francisco.

On average, how many connections are available from El Centro, CA to San Francisco each day?

Every day, the El Centro, CA to San Francisco bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from El Centro, CA to San Francisco take?

The fastest bus from El Centro, CA to San Francisco is offered by FlixBus and takes 13h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $131. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from El Centro, CA to San Francisco?

The earliest bus arriving in San Francisco from El Centro, CA starts at 3:15 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from El Centro, CA to San Francisco?

The latest bus trip departing from El Centro, CA for San Francisco starts at 3:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the El Centro, CA San Francisco route?

When traveling by bus from El Centro, CA to San Francisco, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between El Centro, CA and San Francisco?

You can check all the direct connections between El Centro, CA and San Francisco by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the El Centro, CA to San Francisco bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the El Centro, CA San Francisco bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the El Centro, CA San Francisco bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from El Centro, CA to San Francisco on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from El Centro, CA to San Francisco?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route El Centro, CA to San Francisco

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to El Centro, CA and to San Francisco

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to El Centro, CA and to San Francisco. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!