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Los Angeles to El Centro Bus Schedule

Bus from Los Angeles to El Centro: Journey Information

There are 5 intercity buses per day from Los Angeles to El Centro. Traveling by bus from Los Angeles to El Centro usually takes around 8 hours and 11 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in 4 hours,

	Distance	177 mi (286 km)
	Shortest duration	4h 0m
	Cheapest price	€26.79
	Trips per day	3
	Most frequent service	FlixBus US
	Bus lines	2

How much is a bus ticket from Los Angeles to El Centro?

Bus tickets for a trip from Los Angeles to El Centro cost €40.21 on average. Tickets cheaper than €40.21 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Average bus ticket prices from Los Angeles to El Centro by travel date

Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Los Angeles to El Centro is expected to be between €35 and €67. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is July 2, 2025, when tickets are available for July 2, 2025. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just €41.

Monthly avg. prices

Taking the bus from Los Angeles to El Centro is usually cheapest in September, when the average ticket price is only €29. If you're planning to take the bus from Los Angeles to El Centro during December, keep in mind that bus ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of €48. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.

Prices as travel date approaches

The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 28 days in advance to save €19.42 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.

What bus companies travel from Los Angeles to El Centro?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Los Angeles to El Centro that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus US usually offers more choice, with 5 scheduled trips per day.

Bus	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
FlixBus US	5	6h 6m	€50.16
Greyhound	2	8h 59m	€51.56

FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 5 trips per day from Los Angeles to El Centro, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 2 bus trips from Los Angeles to El Centro every day, with the average journey taking around 8 hours and 59 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to El Centro usually start from €27.

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

The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 11 minutes to cover the 177 miles from Los Angeles to El Centro. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Los Angeles to El Centro for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Los Angeles to El Centro, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 5 scheduled buses that travel from Los Angeles to El Centro every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 3 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.

City Information

Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.

The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.

With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Los Angeles?

Main departure station: 800 N Alameda St

Buses to El Centro leave from 5 stations in Los Angeles.

All bus stations in Los Angeles:

800 N Alameda St
Downtown - Vignes Lot
San Fernando Bus Station
North Hollywood Bus Station
USC - 3492 S Hope St

Where does the bus arrive in El Centro?

Main arrival station: El Centro Bus Station

All buses from Los Angeles arrive at one main station in El Centro.

All bus stations in El Centro:

El Centro Bus Station

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