Bus San Diego to El Centro, CA: Compare prices and save money

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

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

today

$26

tomorrow

$23

Wednesday

$25

Thursday

Friday

$25

Saturday

$25

Sunday

$25

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	2h 20m	9:50 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	12:10 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/22/2026 9:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/22/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Greyhound US	11h 20m	5:40 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:00 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$55	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/22/2026 5:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/22/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
Greyhound US	12h 0m	5:40 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:40 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$55	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/22/2026 5:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/22/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
FlixBus	9h 25m	7:35 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:00 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/22/2026 7:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/22/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	10h 5m	7:35 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:40 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/22/2026 7:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/22/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Calexico, CA to San Diego via El Centro, CA, you can save more than $18? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 69%
  
  0h 20m
  
  0 mi
  
  9:10 AM
  
  Calexico, CA
  Bus Station
  
  9:30 AM
  
  El Centro, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  96 mi
  
  San Diego
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Calexico, CA (USA) at 6/22/2026 9:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/22/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	2h 20m	9:50 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	12:10 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$23	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/23/2026 9:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
FlixBus	10h 55m	7:35 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:30 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/23/2026 7:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Greyhound US	11h 15m	5:40 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	4:55 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$70	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/23/2026 5:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
Greyhound US	12h 50m	5:40 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:30 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$70	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/23/2026 5:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
FlixBus	9h 5m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:30 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/23/2026 9:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	2h 20m	9:50 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	12:10 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/24/2026 9:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
FlixBus	8h 30m	8:30 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:00 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/24/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Greyhound US	11h 20m	5:40 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:00 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$49	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/24/2026 5:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
FlixBus	9h 25m	7:35 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:00 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/24/2026 7:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	2h 20m	9:50 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	12:10 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/26/2026 9:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Greyhound US	11h 20m	5:40 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:00 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/26/2026 5:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
Greyhound US	13h 0m	5:40 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:40 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/26/2026 5:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
FlixBus	9h 25m	7:35 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:00 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/26/2026 7:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	11h 5m	7:35 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:40 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/26/2026 7:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Calexico, CA to San Diego via El Centro, CA, you can save more than $16? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 64%
  
  0h 20m
  
  0 mi
  
  9:10 AM
  
  Calexico, CA
  Bus Station
  
  9:30 AM
  
  El Centro, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  96 mi
  
  San Diego
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Calexico, CA (USA) at 6/26/2026 9:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	2h 20m	9:50 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	12:10 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/27/2026 9:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Greyhound US	12h 50m	5:40 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:30 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/27/2026 5:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
FlixBus	10h 0m	8:30 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:30 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/27/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
FlixBus	8h 30m	8:30 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:00 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/27/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	9h 5m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:30 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/27/2026 9:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	2h 20m	9:50 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	12:10 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/28/2026 9:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Greyhound US	11h 20m	5:40 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:00 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/28/2026 5:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
FlixBus	9h 25m	7:35 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:00 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/28/2026 7:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	8h 30m	8:30 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:00 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/28/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Greyhound US	12h 50m	5:40 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:30 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/28/2026 5:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Diego to El Centro, CA is $18 on 7/14/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from San Diego to El Centro, CA. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between San Diego and El Centro, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 30 buses from San Diego to El Centro, CA, while Night sees the fewest connections between San Diego and El Centro, CA, with 11 offers.

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

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 6 times every day by bus from San Diego to El Centro, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to El Centro, CA starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	2h 20m
Earliest Bus	5:40 AM
Latest Bus	9:50 AM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	92.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to El Centro, CA

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Diego for El Centro, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 06/21

Monday 06/22

$22

Tuesday 06/23

$23

Wednesday 06/24

$21

Thursday 06/25

$20

Friday 06/26

$25

Saturday 06/27

$21

Sunday 06/28

$21

Monday 06/29

Tuesday 06/30

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 07/02

Friday 07/03

$27

Saturday 07/04

Sunday 07/05

Monday 07/06

Tuesday 07/07

Wednesday 07/08

Thursday 07/09

Friday 07/10

Saturday 07/11

$18

Sunday 07/12

$21

Monday 07/13

$18

Tuesday 07/14

$18

Wednesday 07/15

$18

Thursday 07/16

Friday 07/17

$19

Saturday 07/18

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

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

With a price starting from $18, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to El Centro, CA. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to El Centro, CA, with $18. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

How to save money travelling from San Diego to El Centro, 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 San Diego to El Centro, 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 San Diego to El Centro, 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 San Diego to El Centro, CA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from San Diego to El Centro, CA

These are the most booked bus companies between San Diego to El Centro, CA from our users.

FlixBus from San Diego to El Centro, CA

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route San Diego to El Centro, CA:

Cheapest Price	$44
Fastest Bus	8h 15m
Earliest Bus	7:35 AM
Last Bus	9:25 AM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	6/10/2026

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

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

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Seaport Village

W Harbor Dr 789

Downtown

Bus Stop

State St 460

Imperial Valley Mall

Wake Ave

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

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

FAQs about the San Diego to El Centro, CA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 2h 20m to reach El Centro, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $70. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to El Centro, CA.

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

Every day, the San Diego to El Centro, CA bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Diego to El Centro, CA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 2h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $26. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in El Centro, CA from San Diego starts at 5:40 AM. 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 San Diego to El Centro, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from San Diego for El Centro, CA starts at 9:50 AM. 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 San Diego El Centro, CA route?

When traveling by bus from San Diego to El Centro, 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 San Diego and El Centro, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between San Diego and El Centro, 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 San Diego to El Centro, 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 San Diego El Centro, 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 San Diego El Centro, 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 San Diego to El Centro, CA on your planned travel date.

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

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between San Diego and El Centro, CA. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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

Economy

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

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

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