Bus Tickets from San Francisco, US to El Centro

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Cheap buses leaving Monday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: El Centro
    Destination location: El Centro Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: El Centro
    Destination location: El Centro Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: El Centro
    Destination location: El Centro Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: El Centro
    Destination location: El Centro Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 8:32 PM PDT.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

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Bus San Francisco, US to El Centro: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$87
Average Bus Trip Duration18h 5m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure11:35am
Distance833 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

San Francisco to El Centro Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco, US - El Centro

  1. How far is San Francisco from El Centro?

    It's about 838 km (520 miles) from San Francisco to El Centro.

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

    Buses departing from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) in San Francisco will take you to El Centro, Imperial Valley Mall in El Centro.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to El Centro was searched and found on Aug 4, 2025 with a price of US$72

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

You can expect to pay from US$72 to US$80 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to El Centro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$72 which is on 2025-08-04.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Francisco to El Centro, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Francisco to El Centro.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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