There are 6 ways to get from Arizona to El Centro by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, 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)PHX - IPL
3h 13m$142–565Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to El Centro Bus StopFlixBus 2054
6h 31m$32–92Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopa Amtrak
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Yuma Amtrak
- Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Street10
5h 52m$114–151Drive 243.7 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to El Centro243.7 mi
4h$45–65Fly to Yuma International Airport, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)PHX - YUM
- Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Street
6h 3m$44–306Bus via 24th St & Buckeye Rd
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Centro Bus StopGreyhound US0851
6h 34m$34–94
Arizona to El Centro by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arizona to El Centro is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Arizona to El Centro is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Arizona to El Centro. However, there are services departing from Van Buren St & Central Av and arriving at El Centro Bus Stop via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
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 taxi and train and bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Arizona to El Centro, including transfers.
Arizona to El Centro bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.
The best way to get from Arizona to El Centro is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $95 and takes 6h 31m.
Arizona to El Centro bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at El Centro Bus Stop station.
El Centro is 1h behind Arizona. It is currently 4:22 AM in Arizona and 3:22 AM in 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to El Centro Bus Stop 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–90 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Yuma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Phoenix to Imperial County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $30–90
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $30–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Yellow Cab AZ
- Phone
- +1 480-888-8888
- Website
- yellowcabaz.com
VIP Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-300-3000
- Website
- viptaxi.com
Downtown Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-800-2417
- Website
- downtowntaxi0.godaddysites.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Arizona to El Centro is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Arizona to El Centro.
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