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

The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Tucson is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from El Centro to Tucson is to fly and bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $150 - $360.

How far is it from El Centro to Tucson?

The distance between El Centro and Tucson is 326 miles. The road distance is 300.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Centro to Tucson without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 27m and costs $85 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from El Centro to Tucson, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from El Centro to Tucson?

The best way to get from El Centro to Tucson is to bus which takes 8h 57m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $440 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the El Centro to Tucson bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from El Centro to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Tucson is 301 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from El Centro to Tucson.

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

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Where can I stay near Tucson?

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El Centro to Tucson - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between El Centro and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from El Centro to Tucson. However, there are services departing from El Centro Bus Stop and arriving at Broadway/Country Club via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station and Downtown Ronstadt Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

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There are 8 ways to get from El Centro to Tucson by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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Fly Imperial County Airport to Phoenix, bus
best
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane IPL - PHX
2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
4h 28m
$159–355
Drive 298.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Centro to Tucsoncar 298.9 mi
4h 42m
$55–79
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus Greyhound US0851S / ...
2. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
8h 27m
$86–191
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus FlixBus 2042 / ...
8h 57m
$56–91
Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Tucson
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane SAN - TUS
6h 21m
$487–783
Fly Imperial County Airport to Tucson
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Tucson (TUS)plane IPL - TUS
4h 35m
$84–440
Bus to Phoenix, fly to Tucson
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Tucson (TUS)plane PHX - TUS
7h 53m
$348–772
Bus to Yuma International Airport, fly to Tucson
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus
2. Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Tucson (TUS)plane YUM - TUS
8h 45m
$72–433

El Centro to Tucson by bus and train

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8h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 323.7 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Broadway/Country Club via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Tucson Downtown, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, Southern Airways Express, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Tucson (TUS) twice daily.

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