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Bus San Jose to El Centro: Trip Overview

Bus San Jose to El Centro: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$69
Average bus trip duration16h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure12:40 AM
Distance476 miles (767 km)
Latest bus departure11:05 PM

San Jose to El Centro Buses

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from San Jose to El Centro.

We make sure you can find a bus service from San Jose to El Centro from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to El Centro from San Jose, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:40AM - 11:05PM
Minimum Price$60
Average Ticket Price$69
Minimum Trip Duration15h45m
Average Bus Trip Duration16h
Distance476 miles (767 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Jose - El Centro

The bus is the best choice to get to El Centro without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

The travel time from San Jose to El Centro is about 16h, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 15h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 479 miles (772 km) that separate the two cities.

About 479 miles (772 km) separate San Jose and El Centro.

You can choose from 3 travel times and travel with FlixBus and Greyhound. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from San Jose to El Centro may vary. Want to make your bus journey from San Jose to El Centro as smooth as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 12:40 AM and ending at 11:05 PM.

If you're headed to El Centro from San Jose, chances are that your bus will leave from Diridon Station and arrive at El Centro, Imperial Valley Mall. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from San Jose to El Centro by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $60.

The average price of a one-way ticket from San Jose to El Centro is $69. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $60 and $215, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from San Jose to El Centro but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Jose 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 San Jose to El Centro.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Jose to El Centro while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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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Bus from El Centro to San Jose

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