Bus Tickets from Los Angeles, US to El Centro

ThuJul 31
FriAug 1
from $44
SatAug 2
from $44
SunAug 3
from $48
MonAug 4
from $42
TueAug 5
from $40
WedAug 6
ThuAug 7

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: El Centro
    Destination location: El Centro Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: El Centro
    Destination location: El Centro Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: El Centro
    Destination location: El Centro Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: El Centro
    Destination location: El Centro Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: El Centro
    Destination location: El Centro Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Los Angeles, US to El Centro: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$48
Average bus trip duration6h 5m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure6:05am
Distance188 miles (303 km)
Latest bus departure1:30pm

Los Angeles to El Centro Bus

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

Best price found
07/27
$38
07/28
$33
Today
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07/30
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07/31
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08/01
$36
08/02
$36
08/03
$40
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to El Centro was searched and found on Jul 28, 2025 with a price of $33

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.

You can expect to pay from $33 to $52 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to El Centro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-08-01.

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.

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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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