What is the travel distance from El Centro to Los Angeles?

El Centro and Los Angeles are 180 miles (290 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from El Centro to Los Angeles?

The majority of buses traveling from El Centro to Los Angeles start their journey at El Centro, Imperial Valley Mall and wind up at UCLA. These are the main departure and arrival 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 Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Downtown Art Walk, Battleship USS Iowa BB-61, Getty Center, California Science Center and Norton Simon Museum.

Bus El Centro to Los Angeles from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for El Centro to Los Angeles on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00pm	El Centro Bus Stop	4h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:35am	El Centro Bus Stop	5h 55m	2:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:35am	El Centro Bus Stop	8h 15m	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
	Bus	5:00pm	El Centro Bus Stop	4h 10m	9:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00pm	El Centro Bus Stop	7h 5m	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for El Centro to Los Angeles on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00pm	El Centro Bus Stop	4h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:35am	El Centro Bus Stop	5h 55m	2:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:35am	El Centro Bus Stop	8h 15m	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
	Bus	5:00pm	El Centro Bus Stop	4h 10m	9:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00pm	El Centro Bus Stop	7h 5m	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

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Get from El Centro to Los Angeles

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

5h 55mAverage Duration

177 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in El Centro and Los Angeles?

Stops in El Centro

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

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,414 reviews

Staff4.2

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

3.5/587,392 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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from El Centro to Los Angeles, US by bus

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from El Centro to Los Angeles?
What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$55

11/22

$52

Today

$62

11/24

$52

11/25

$64

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The cheapest trip from El Centro to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $52

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 Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $52 to $98 for a bus ticket from El Centro to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-11-24.