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Bus El Centro to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Bus El Centro to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$102
Average bus trip duration23h 20m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure7:50 AM
Distance517 miles (833 km)
Latest bus departure5:15 PM

El Centro to San Francisco Buses

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from El Centro to San Francisco.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from El Centro to San Francisco, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip El Centro - San Francisco

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to San Francisco without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

The average travel time from El Centro to San Francisco is about 23h 20m, although the fastest bus will take 14h 15m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 520 miles (838 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating El Centro and San Francisco is 520 miles (838 km).

Most of the buses traveling from El Centro to San Francisco leave from El Centro, Imperial Valley Mall and arrive at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf). These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $91.

You can expect to pay around $102 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $91 to $113, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in San Francisco, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Asian Art Museum, Ocean Beach, Fisherman’s Wharf, City Segway Tours of San Francisco and Golden Gate Park.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from El Centro to San Francisco. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

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 Francisco!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from El Centro to San Francisco.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from El Centro to San Francisco that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from El Centro to San Francisco, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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 some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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Bus from San Francisco to El Centro

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