Bus Tickets from Riverside, CA to El Centro

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Next departures for Riverside to El Centro on September 11
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UC Riverside
El Centro Bus StopCheapestFastest

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Bus Riverside, CA to El Centro: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$34
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 25m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure1:20pm
Distance210 km

Riverside to El Centro Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Riverside, CA - El Centro

  1. What is the travel distance from Riverside to El Centro?

    Riverside and El Centro are 218 km (136 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Riverside to El Centro?

    Buses departing from Riverside Bus Station in Riverside will take you to El Centro, Imperial Valley Mall in El Centro.

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

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US$26
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US$26
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US$37
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to El Centro was searched and found on Sep 6, 2025 with a price of US$26

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

You can expect to pay from US$26 to US$37 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to El Centro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$26 which is on 2025-09-10.

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