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

The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Surprise is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from El Centro to Surprise is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between El Centro and Surprise?

No, there is no direct bus from El Centro to Surprise. However, there are services departing from El Centro Bus Stop and arriving at Thunderbird Rd & Primrose via Washington St & 41st Pl and Central Av & Van Buren St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from El Centro to Surprise?

The distance between El Centro and Surprise is 241 miles. The road distance is 240.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Centro to Surprise without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 7h 39m and costs $170 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from El Centro to Surprise, including transfers.

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

El Centro to Surprise bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.

Where does the El Centro to Surprise bus arrive?

El Centro to Surprise bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.

What is the time difference between El Centro and Surprise?

Surprise is 1h ahead of El Centro. It is currently 5:47 PM in El Centro and 6:47 PM in Surprise.

Can I drive from El Centro to Surprise?

Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Surprise is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from El Centro to Surprise.

Where can I stay near Surprise?

There are 409+ hotels available in Surprise.

El Centro to Surprise - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, line 571 bus

There are 4 ways to get from El Centro to Surprise by plane, bus, train, taxi, 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, line 571 bus
best
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane IPL - PHX
2. Take the bus from Central Av & Van Buren St to Thunderbird Rd & Primrosebus
4h 32m
$125–187
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2054
7h 50m
$35–93
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus
2. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Maricopa Amtraktrain
3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Surprisetaxi
7h 39m
$171–289
Drive 239 mi
1. Drive from El Centro to Surprisecar 239 mi
4h 1m
$44–63

El Centro to Surprise by bus (Flixbus)

6Weekly Buses

7h 50mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240.1 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and Surprise, AZ, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–90 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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