What is the cheapest way to get from Dallas to El Centro?

The cheapest way to get from Dallas to El Centro is to fly and bus which costs $120 - $390 and takes 9h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dallas to El Centro?

The fastest way to get from Dallas to El Centro is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $150 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Dallas and El Centro?

No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to El Centro. However, there are services departing from Southwest Medical District/Parkland and arriving at El Centro Bus Stop via Dallas Bus Station and Indio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h.

How far is it from Dallas to El Centro?

The distance between Dallas and El Centro is 1315 miles. The road distance is 1254.2 miles.

How do I travel from Dallas to El Centro without a car?

The best way to get from Dallas to El Centro without a car is to bus which takes 31h and costs $220 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Dallas to El Centro?

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Dallas to El Centro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dallas to El Centro bus from?

Dallas to El Centro bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dallas Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Dallas to El Centro?

The best way to get from Dallas to El Centro is to bus which takes 31h and costs $220 - $360. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $750 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Dallas to El Centro bus arrive?

Dallas to El Centro bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indio Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Dallas and El Centro?

El Centro is 2h behind Dallas. It is currently 3:00 PM in Dallas and 1:00 PM in El Centro.

Can I drive from Dallas to El Centro?

Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to El Centro is 1254 miles. It takes approximately 18h 57m to drive from Dallas to El Centro.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dallas to El Centro?

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Where can I stay near El Centro?

There are 86+ hotels available in El Centro.

Dallas to El Centro - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Dallas to El Centro by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Dallas to San Diego International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DAL - SAN
2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus
8h 28m
$114–475
Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Yuma International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane DFW - YUM
2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Streetbus
9h 6m
$85–427
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000
2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0850
31h
$225–355
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dallas to Yuma Amtraktrain Texas Eagle
2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Streetbus 10
39h 37m
$384–934
Drive 1,247 mi
1. Drive from Dallas to El Centrocar 1,247 mi
18h 57m
$228–329
Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DFW - SAN
2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus
9h 19m
$121–382
Fly Dallas to Imperial County Airport
1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane DAL - IPL
6h 42m
$154–717
Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Imperial County Airport
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane DFW - IPL
7h 37m
$171–564
Fly Dallas to Phoenix, bus
1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane DAL - PHX
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus
10h 21m
$116–471
Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Phoenix, bus
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane DFW - PHX
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus
11h 9m
$188–528
Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, line 10 bus, bus
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane DFW - PSP
2. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to Indio Blvd at Transportation Cenbus
3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus
11h 37m
$102–447

Dallas to El Centro by bus

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31hAverage Duration

$225Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dallas to El Centro.

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Distance: 1,307.4 mi
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Southwest Medical District/Parkland to El Centro Bus Stop via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Indio Bus Station in around 31h. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Southern Airways Express, and Advanced Air, LLC fly from Dallas (DAL) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) once daily.

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