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Today10 Aug
Tomorrow11 Aug
from US$42
Tue12 Aug
from US$40
Wed13 Aug
Thu14 Aug
from US$39
Fri15 Aug
from US$42
Sat16 Aug
from US$41
Sun17 Aug
from US$44

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 11 August at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: 11 August at
    Destination city: El Centro
    Destination location: El Centro Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 11 August at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: 11 August at
    Destination city: El Centro
    Destination location: El Centro Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 11 August at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: 11 August at
    Destination city: El Centro
    Destination location: El Centro Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 11 August at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: 11 August at
    Destination city: El Centro
    Destination location: El Centro Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 11 August at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
    Arrival time: 11 August 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 priceUS$47
Average bus trip duration6h 5m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure06:05
Distance177 miles
Latest bus departure13:30

Los Angeles to El Centro Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Los Angeles, US - El Centro

  1. What's the distance between Los Angeles and El Centro by coach?

    The journey from Los Angeles to El Centro by coach covers an approximate distance of 180 miles (290 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Los Angeles to El Centro without a car?

    You can reach El Centro from Los Angeles by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08/08
US$40
09/08
US$31
Today
US$42
11/08
US$34
12/08
US$32
13/08
No data
14/08
US$31
15/08
US$36
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to El Centro was searched and found on 9 Aug 2025 with a price of US$31

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 US$31 to US$77 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 US$31, which is on 2025-08-14.

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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