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

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

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

today

$133

tomorrow

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

$192

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	11h 25m	6:00 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$133	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) at 3/22/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 3/23/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	14h 10m	3:15 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$192	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 3:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
	FlixBus	26h 10m	5:35 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	7:45 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$200	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 5:35:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $200 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from El Centro, CA to San Jose, CA via Calexico, CA, you can save more than $19? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 10%
  
  14h 45m
  
  El Centro, CA
  
  9 mi
  
  2:40 PM
  
  Calexico, CA
  Bus Station
  
  5:25 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $173
  
  A Bus from goes from Bus Station, Calexico, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 2:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
Did you know that if you travel from El Centro, CA to San Jose, CA via Indio, CA, you can save more than $84? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  19h 50m
  
  0
  
  9:35 AM
  
  El Centro, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  11:15 AM
  
  Indio, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) at 3/25/2026 9:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, Indio, CA (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
- Greyhound US
  
  10h 35m
  
  0
  
  6:50 PM
  
  Indio, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  5:25 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $91
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Indio, CA (USA) at 3/25/2026 6:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Travel time is 5h 40m longer, but you will save $84

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from El Centro, CA to San Jose, CA is $91 on 4/4/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from El Centro, CA to San Jose, CA. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between El Centro, CA and San Jose, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 2 buses from El Centro, CA to San Jose, CA, while Evening sees the fewest connections between El Centro, CA and San Jose, CA, with 1 offers.

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

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 1 times every day by bus from El Centro, CA to San Jose, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from El Centro, CA to San Jose, CA starting from $91!

Cheapest Bus	$91
Fastest Bus	11h 25m
Earliest Bus	6:00 PM
Latest Bus	5:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	476.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from El Centro, CA to San Jose, CA

Every day, 1 buses from 2 bus companies leave El Centro, CA for San Jose, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/22

$133

Monday 03/23

Tuesday 03/24

$106

Wednesday 03/25

Thursday 03/26

Friday 03/27

Saturday 03/28

$192

Sunday 03/29

Monday 03/30

Tuesday 03/31

Wednesday 04/01

Thursday 04/02

$96

Friday 04/03

Saturday 04/04

$91

Sunday 04/05

$114

Monday 04/06

$96

Tuesday 04/07

$92

Wednesday 04/08

$121

Thursday 04/09

Friday 04/10

$142

Saturday 04/11

$106

Sunday 04/12

$139

Monday 04/13

$128

Tuesday 04/14

Wednesday 04/15

$112

Thursday 04/16

$94

Friday 04/17

$96

Saturday 04/18

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

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

With a price starting from $91, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from El Centro, CA to San Jose, CA. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $114.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from El Centro, CA to San Jose, CA, with $132. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $192.

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

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 Jose, CA 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 Jose, CA, 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 Jose, CA are also emptier.

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

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

Bus Stop

State St 460

Imperial Valley Mall

Wake Ave

Bus Stop

Crandall St 598

McLaughlin & William Bus Stop

E William St 1118

Tamien

East side pickup area

Diridon Station

Cahill St 65

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

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

FAQs about the El Centro, CA to San Jose, CA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $91 and takes 11h 25m to reach San Jose, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $91 and $200. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Jose, CA.

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

Every day, the El Centro, CA to San Jose, CA bus route is served by approximately 1 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 Jose, CA take?

The fastest bus from El Centro, CA to San Jose, CA is offered by FlixBus and takes 11h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $133. 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 Jose, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in San Jose, CA from El Centro, CA starts at 6:00 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 Jose, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from El Centro, CA for San Jose, CA starts at 5:35 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 Jose, CA route?

When traveling by bus from El Centro, CA to San Jose, CA, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. 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 Jose, CA?

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

What can I take with me on the El Centro, CA to San Jose, CA 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 Jose, CA 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 Jose, CA 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 Jose, CA on your planned travel date.

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

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 Jose, CA

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