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Wed23 Jul
from US$83
Thu24 Jul
from US$61
Fri25 Jul
from US$35
Sat26 Jul
from US$34
Sun27 Jul
from US$35
Mon28 Jul
from US$34
Tue29 Jul
Wed30 Jul

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 24 July at
    Departure city: El Centro
    Departure location: El Centro Bus Stop
    Arrival time: 24 July at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from El Centro to San Diego

Bus
Average priceUS$31 - US$92Average duration2h 25m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average priceUS$73 - US$78Average duration1h 55m
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the shuttle from El Centro to San Diego

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 US$73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3shuttle per day
1h 55mAverage duration
US$73Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus El Centro to San Diego: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$33
Average bus trip duration2h 25m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure09:45
Distance95 miles
Latest bus departure15:20

El Centro to San Diego Bus

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

  1. How far is San Diego from El Centro by coach?

    The journey from El Centro to San Diego by coach covers an approximate distance of 95 miles (153 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach San Diego from El Centro without a car?

    The best way to go from El Centro to San Diego without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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

Best price found
19/07
US$29
20/07
US$26
Today
US$31
22/07
US$31
23/07
US$76
24/07
US$53
25/07
US$28
26/07
US$27
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from El Centro to San Diego was searched and found on 20 Jul 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 El Centro to San Diego as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$26 to US$76 for a bus ticket from El Centro to San Diego based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$27, which is on 2025-07-26.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between El Centro and San Diego!

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from El Centro to San Diego will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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!

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