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Bus Los Angeles to El Centro: Trip Overview

Bus Los Angeles to El Centro: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$49
Average bus trip duration5h 30m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure7:05 AM
Distance177 miles (285 km)
Latest bus departure11:55 PM

Los Angeles to El Centro Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures5
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures7:05AM - 11:55PM
Minimum Price$36
Average Ticket Price$49
Minimum Trip Duration4h
Average Bus Trip Duration5h30m
Distance177 miles (285 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Los Angeles - El Centro

The best way to travel from Los Angeles to El Centro is by bus. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

The travel time from Los Angeles to El Centro is about 5h 30m, although the fastest bus will take 4h, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 180 miles (290 km) that separate the two cities.

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

On average, there are 5 daily departures on this route, offered by FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses operating from Los Angeles to El Centro may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Los Angeles to El Centro a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The first bus leaves at 7:05 AM and the last one leaves at 11:55 PM.

If you're headed to El Centro from Los Angeles, chances are that your bus will depart from Ramirez Street bus stop 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.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Los Angeles to El Centro by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $36.

The average bus ticket price from Los Angeles to El Centro is $49. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $36 and $97, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

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 Los Angeles and El Centro!

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Los Angeles to El Centro.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Los Angeles to El Centro.

Did you know?

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!

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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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