There are 6 ways to get from Arizona to El Centro by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Imperial County Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane PHX - IPL
3h 13m$130–183Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2054
6h 35m$37–67Bus via 24th St & Buckeye Rd
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
6h 34m$39–74Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Yuma Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Streetbus 10
7h 9m$123–204Drive 243.7 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to El Centrocar 243.7 mi
4h 1m$45–65Fly to Yuma International Airport, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane PHX - YUM
- Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Streetbus
6h$39–276
Arizona to El Centro by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arizona to El Centro is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Arizona to El Centro is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $130 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Arizona to El Centro. However, there are services departing from 24th St & Jefferson St and arriving at El Centro Bus Stop via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Arizona and El Centro is 223 miles. The road distance is 245.1 miles.
The best way to get from Arizona to El Centro without a car is to bus via 24th St & Buckeye Rd which takes 6h 34m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Arizona to El Centro, including transfers.
Arizona to El Centro bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Arizona to El Centro is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $130 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via 24th St & Buckeye Rd, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 34m.
Arizona to El Centro bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Centro Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arizona to El Centro is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Arizona to El Centro.
What companies run services between Arizona, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?
Southern Airways Express flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Yuma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Phoenix to Imperial County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 928-783-2235
- Website
- ycipta.org
Bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.ycipta.org/
- Youth 5-18 w/ Student ID, Seniors 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
Bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.ycipta.org/
- Youth 5-18 w/ Student ID, Seniors 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Mayflower Cab
- Phone
- +1 (602) 955-1355
VIP Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-300-3000
- Website
- viptaxi.com
Yellow Cab AZ
- Phone
- +1 480-888-8888
- Website
- yellowcabaz.com
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