What is the travel distance from El Centro to San Diego?

El Centro and San Diego are 95 miles (153 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from El Centro to San Diego?

The majority of buses traveling from El Centro to San Diego start their journey at El Centro, Imperial Valley Mall and wind up at Mission Valley Sheraton. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

Once in San Diego, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Pacific Surf School, Torrey Pines Gliderport, Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego Bay Waterfront and Boat Tours in San Diego.

Bus El Centro to San Diego from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for El Centro to San Diego on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:20pm	El Centro Bus Stop	2h 25m	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:29 AM PST.

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 the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 hour 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3shuttle per day

1h 55mAverage Duration

96 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $85	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$73 - $78	Average Duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,348 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

Stops in El Centro

A - El Centro, Imperial Valley Mall

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

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

What is the travel distance from El Centro to San Diego?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from El Centro to San Diego?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$26

11/16

$28

Today

$35

11/18

No data

11/19

$37

11/20

$45

11/21

$42

11/22

$29

The cheapest trip from El Centro to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $26

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 $26 to $45 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 $29 which is on 2025-11-22.