How much is the bus ticket from El Centro to San Diego?

The cheapest bus tickets from El Centro to San Diego start from $41. The average price for this route is around $59. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from El Centro to San Diego?

The average bus travel time from El Centro to San Diego is 2h 25m, covering a distance of 154 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 25m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the El Centro to San Diego route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from El Centro to San Diego?

The earliest bus departs from El Centro to San Diego at 8:35am. And the latest bus departs at 3:20pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from El Centro to San Diego?

A bus trip from El Centro to San Diego generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from El Centro to San Diego?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from El Centro to San Diego?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from El Centro to San Diego?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from El Centro to San Diego?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus El Centro to San Diego from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for El Centro to San Diego on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45am	El Centro Bus Stop	5h 35m	5:20pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	El Centro Bus Stop	2h 25m	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	8:45am	El Centro Bus Stop	8h 35m	5:20pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
Bus	8:45am	El Centro Bus Stop	8h 35m	5:20pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	El Centro Bus Stop	2h 25m	5:45pm	San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from El Centro to San Diego

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 hour 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3shuttle per day

1h 55mAverage Duration

154 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $118	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$104 - $111	Average Duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in El Centro and San Diego?

Stops in El Centro

A
El Centro, Imperial Valley Mall
3009 S Dogwood Rd, El Centro, CA 92243, USA

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,501 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from El Centro to San Diego, CA, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from El Centro to San Diego?
The cheapest bus tickets from El Centro to San Diego start from $41. The average price for this route is around $59. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from El Centro to San Diego?
The average bus travel time from El Centro to San Diego is 2h 25m, covering a distance of 154 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the El Centro to San Diego route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from El Centro to San Diego?
The earliest bus departs from El Centro to San Diego at 8:35am. And the latest bus departs at 3:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from El Centro to San Diego?
A bus trip from El Centro to San Diego generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from El Centro to San Diego?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from El Centro to San Diego?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from El Centro to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from El Centro to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-30

$98

12-01

$55

Today

$42

12-03

$57

12-04

$59

12-05

$42

12-06

$32

12-07

$33

The cheapest trip from El Centro to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $32

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from El Centro to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $98 for a bus ticket from El Centro to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-12-06.