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

$31

tomorrow

$24

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

$27

Tuesday

Wednesday

$49

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	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	$31	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/7/2026 9:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 5/7/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 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	$24	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/8/2026 9:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
FlixBus	9h 25m	7:35 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:00 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/8/2026 7:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 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	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/8/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
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	$27	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/11/2026 9:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
FlixBus	9h 10m	8:30 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:40 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/11/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Greyhound US	10h 55m	6:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:40 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$63	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/11/2026 6:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
FlixBus	8h 30m	8:30 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:00 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/11/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	10h 5m	7:35 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:40 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/11/2026 7:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 5m	8:55 AM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	5:00 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 5/13/2026 8:55:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
FlixBus	9h 25m	7:35 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:00 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/13/2026 7:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 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	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/13/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to El Centro, CA via El Cajon, CA, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  2h 20m
  
  0
  
  9:50 AM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  10:10 AM
  
  El Cajon, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/11/2026 9:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
- Greyhound US
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  10:15 AM
  
  El Cajon, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  12:10 PM
  
  El Centro, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) at 5/11/2026 10:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel Time is 5h 45m shorter, and you will save $23

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Diego to El Centro, CA is $19 on 5/16/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 3 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 $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	2h 20m
Earliest Bus	9:50 AM
Latest Bus	8:55 AM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	92.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to El Centro, CA

Every day, 3 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 05/07/2026 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

$31

Friday 05/08

$24

Saturday 05/09

Sunday 05/10

$22

Monday 05/11

$27

Tuesday 05/12

$40

Wednesday 05/13

$49

Thursday 05/14

$24

Friday 05/15

$20

Saturday 05/16

$19

Sunday 05/17

$23

Monday 05/18

$23

Tuesday 05/19

$34

Wednesday 05/20

$34

Thursday 05/21

$21

Friday 05/22

Saturday 05/23

$26

Sunday 05/24

$23

Monday 05/25

$23

Tuesday 05/26

$41

Wednesday 05/27

$40

Thursday 05/28

$21

Friday 05/29

$25

Saturday 05/30

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.

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

La Jolla Village

Hyatt Regency

Imperial Valley Mall

Wake Ave

Bus Stop

State St 460

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 $19 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 $19 and $75. 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 3 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 $31. 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 9:50 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 8:55 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?

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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!