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

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

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

today

$88

tomorrow

$87

Tuesday

$87

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$100

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	30h 10m	8:55 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	3:05 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$88	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/18/2026 8:55:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 10/19/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 10m
Greyhound US	26h 25m	12:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	3:05 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$88	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 10/18/2026 12:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 10/19/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 25m
FlixBus	22h 50m	6:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	4:55 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$108	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/18/2026 6:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 10/19/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
Greyhound US	18h 25m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	4:55 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 10/18/2026 10:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 10/19/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to El Centro, CA via Oakland, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  22h 50m
  
  0
  
  6:05 PM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  6:25 PM
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/19/2026 6:05:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 10/19/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  16h 20m
  
  0
  
  12:35 AM
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  4:55 PM
  
  El Centro, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $74
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 10/20/2026 12:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 10/20/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
Travel time is 4h 25m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	15h 55m	1:00 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	4:55 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/19/2026 1:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 10/19/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
Greyhound US	26h 25m	12:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	3:05 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$87	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 10/19/2026 12:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 10/20/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 25m
FlixBus	30h 10m	8:55 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	3:05 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$88	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/19/2026 8:55:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 10/20/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 10m
FlixBus	22h 50m	6:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	4:55 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$96	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/19/2026 6:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 10/20/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
Greyhound US	18h 25m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	4:55 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$111	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 10/19/2026 10:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 10/20/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to El Centro, CA via Oakland, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  22h 50m
  
  0
  
  6:05 PM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  6:25 PM
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/19/2026 6:05:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 10/19/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  16h 20m
  
  0
  
  12:35 AM
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  4:55 PM
  
  El Centro, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $74
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 10/20/2026 12:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 10/20/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
Travel time is 6h 55m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	15h 55m	1:00 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	4:55 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/20/2026 1:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 10/20/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
FlixBus	30h 10m	8:55 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	3:05 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$88	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/20/2026 8:55:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 10/21/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 10m
Greyhound US	26h 25m	12:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	3:05 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$88	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 10/20/2026 12:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 10/21/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 25m
FlixBus	22h 50m	6:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	4:55 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/20/2026 6:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 10/21/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
Greyhound US	18h 25m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	4:55 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$104	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 10/20/2026 10:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 10/21/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to El Centro, CA via Oakland, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  22h 50m
  
  0
  
  6:05 PM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  6:25 PM
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/19/2026 6:05:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 10/19/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  16h 20m
  
  0
  
  12:35 AM
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  4:55 PM
  
  El Centro, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $74
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 10/20/2026 12:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 10/20/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
Travel time is 6h 55m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	15h 50m	1:05 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	4:55 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/23/2026 1:05:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 10/23/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Greyhound US	26h 25m	12:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	3:05 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$105	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 10/23/2026 12:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 25m
FlixBus	30h 25m	8:40 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	3:05 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$107	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/23/2026 8:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 25m
Greyhound US	18h 25m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	4:55 PM	El Centro, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$122	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 10/23/2026 10:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to El Centro, CA via Oakland, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  22h 50m
  
  0
  
  6:05 PM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  6:25 PM
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/19/2026 6:05:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 10/19/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  16h 20m
  
  0
  
  12:35 AM
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  4:55 PM
  
  El Centro, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $74
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 10/20/2026 12:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Centro, CA (USA) arriving at 10/20/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
Travel time is 7h 0m longer, but you will save $23

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Francisco to El Centro, CA is $76 on 11/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from San Francisco to El Centro, CA. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between San Francisco and El Centro, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 7 buses from San Francisco to El Centro, CA, while Night sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and El Centro, CA, with 3 offers.

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

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from San Francisco to El Centro, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Francisco to El Centro, CA starting from $76!

Cheapest Bus	$76
Fastest Bus	15h 50m
Earliest Bus	8:55 AM
Latest Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	516.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to El Centro, CA

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Francisco for El Centro, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/18/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 10/18

$87

Monday 10/19

$83

Tuesday 10/20

$87

Wednesday 10/21

Thursday 10/22

Friday 10/23

$100

Saturday 10/24

Sunday 10/25

$94

Monday 10/26

Tuesday 10/27

Wednesday 10/28

$84

Thursday 10/29

$90

Friday 10/30

$89

Saturday 10/31

$85

Sunday 11/01

Monday 11/02

$76

Tuesday 11/03

$76

Wednesday 11/04

$80

Thursday 11/05

$82

Friday 11/06

$86

Saturday 11/07

Sunday 11/08

$80

Monday 11/09

Tuesday 11/10

$87

Wednesday 11/11

$83

Thursday 11/12

$78

Friday 11/13

Saturday 11/14

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

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

With a price starting from $76, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to El Centro, CA. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $86.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to El Centro, CA, with $76. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $93.

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

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

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

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

5th/Townsend

Townsend St 400

Union Square

Post St 470

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

One Ferry Building

Passenger Loading Zone in front of Ferry Building on Embarcadero. Bus will stop near Marketbar Cafe.

Bus Stop

State St 460

Imperial Valley Mall

Wake Ave

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

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

FAQs about the San Francisco to El Centro, CA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $76 and takes 26h 25m to reach El Centro, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $76 and $152. 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 Francisco to El Centro, CA each day?

Every day, the San Francisco to El Centro, CA bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Francisco to El Centro, CA is offered by FlixBus and takes 15h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $100. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in El Centro, CA from San Francisco starts at 8:55 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 Francisco to El Centro, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from San Francisco for El Centro, CA starts at 10:30 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 San Francisco El Centro, CA route?

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

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

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

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

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