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

The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Tucson is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 43m.

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 shuttle which takes 4h 13m and costs $270 - $700.

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 Tucson via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from El Centro to Tucson?

The distance between El Centro and Tucson is 325 miles. The road distance is 300.9 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 which takes 8h 5m and costs $55 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m 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 5m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $700 and takes 4h 26m.

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.

What is the time difference between El Centro and Tucson?

Tucson is 1h ahead of El Centro. It is currently 4:15 AM in El Centro and 5:15 AM in Tucson.

Can I drive from El Centro to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Tucson is 301 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from El Centro to Tucson.

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

Book your El Centro to Tucson bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 607+ hotels available in Tucson.

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

There are 8 ways to get from El Centro to Tucson by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), bus, 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 Imperial County Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane IPL - PHX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle
4h 13m
$275–697
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus FlixBus 2055 / ...
2. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
8h 32m
$42–179
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 Tucsonbus FlixBus 2054 / ...
8h 5m
$55–129
Drive 299.1 mi
1. Drive from El Centro to Tucsoncar 299.1 mi
4h 43m
$55–79
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 6m
$181–1,012
Fly Imperial County Airport to Tucson
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Tucson (TUS)plane IPL - TUS
4h 26m
$121–663
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 58m
$116–739
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 50m
$113–736

El Centro to Tucson by bus (Flixbus)

6Weekly Buses

8h 5mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from El Centro to Tucson.

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Distance: 323 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Tucson via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, Southern Airways Express, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Tucson (TUS) 3 times a day.

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