There are 4 ways to get from El Centro to Arizona by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
best- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane IPL - PHX
1h 44m$141–192Drive 243.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Centro to Phoenixcar 243.6 mi
4h 2m$42–61Bus
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
5h 28m$43–71Bus via 44th St/Washington (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2054
5h 49m$43–62
El Centro to Arizona by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Arizona is to bus via 44th St/Washington which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from El Centro to Arizona is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs $140 - $200.
No, there is no direct bus from El Centro to Arizona. However, there are services departing from El Centro Bus Stop and arriving at Buckeye Rd & Central Av via Buckeye Rd & 24th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between El Centro and Arizona is 223 miles. The road distance is 245 miles.
The best way to get from El Centro to Arizona without a car is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from El Centro to Arizona, including transfers.
El Centro to Arizona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from El Centro to Arizona is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs $140 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 5h 28m.
El Centro to Arizona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Arizona is 1h ahead of El Centro. It is currently 12:51 AM in El Centro and 1:51 AM in Arizona.
What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and Arizona, USA?
Advanced Air, LLC flies from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Phoenix (PHX) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 5h. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Arizona is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from El Centro to Arizona.
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