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Phoenix to Desert Center buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Phoenix and Desert Center takes 10h 15m and the fastest bus takes 10h 11m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Phoenix to Desert Center. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 15m
Duration
206 mi
Distance
Twice a week
Frequency

Phoenix to Desert Center bus times

Buses run twice a week between Phoenix and Desert Center. The earliest departure is at 10:55 PM at night, and the last departure from Phoenix is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Desert Center at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Jefferson St & 24th St and take an average of 10h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Valley MetroCBX Cross Border ExpressPalo Verde Valley Transit AgencyPalo Verde Valley Transit Agency10h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Valley MetroCBX Cross Border ExpressPalo Verde Valley Transit AgencyPalo Verde Valley Transit Agency10h 11m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Phoenix to Desert Center? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Phoenix to Desert Center.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 205.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 15m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Desert Center, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Van Buren St & Central Av to Desert Center Post Office via Jefferson St & 24th St, Phoenix, Lovekin at Carl's Jr, and Main Street Park And Ride in around 6h 30m.

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