What is the distance between Los Angeles and El Centro?

The distance between the two cities is 180 miles (290 km).

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

If you're headed to El Centro from Los Angeles, chances are that your bus will depart from UCLA and arrive at El Centro, Imperial Valley Mall. 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.

Bus Los Angeles to El Centro from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Los Angeles to El Centro on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:45am	USC (Hope/Jefferson)	7h 30m	4:15pm	El Centro Bus Stop	No tags
9:10am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	7h 5m	4:15pm	El Centro Bus Stop	No tags
10:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	5h 45m	4:15pm	El Centro Bus Stop	No tags
1:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	4h 10m	5:20pm	El Centro Bus Stop	No tags
1:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	4h	5:20pm	El Centro Bus Stop	No tags

Get from Los Angeles to El Centro

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

6h 45mAverage Duration

178 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,249 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

3.5/587,359 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.

Greyhound Los Angeles El Centro recent customer reviews

Good experience overall, however I would have liked to know that there would be a change of bus and about an hour of waiting time between the first bus and the second at the time of buying my ticket.

Daniela G.

November 18, 2019

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

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

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Stops in El Centro

A - El Centro, Imperial Valley Mall

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/07

$57

11/08

$43

Today

$41

11/10

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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to El Centro was searched and found on Nov 9, 2025 with a price of $41

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

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