There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to El Centro by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), taxi, train, bus, 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 to Imperial County Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)PHX - IPL
2h 53m$140–563Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Centro Bus StopGreyhound US0851
5h 10m$30–90Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopa Amtrak
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Yuma Amtrak
- Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Street10
5h 52m$114–151Drive 243.7 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to El Centro243.7 mi
4h$45–65Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)PHX - SAN
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop
5h 54m$490–1,165Fly to Yuma International Airport, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)PHX - YUM
- Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Street
5h 44m$42–304
Phoenix to El Centro by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to El Centro is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to El Centro is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $140 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Phoenix Bus Station station and arriving at El Centro Bus Stop. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Phoenix and El Centro is 218 miles. The road distance is 245.1 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to El Centro without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $30 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Phoenix to El Centro, including transfers.
Phoenix to El Centro bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to El Centro is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $90 and takes 5h 10m.
Phoenix to El Centro bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Centro Bus Stop station.
El Centro is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 9:07 PM in Phoenix and 8:07 PM in El Centro.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?
Southern Airways Express flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop 6 times a week. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Phoenix to Yuma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Phoenix to Yuma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Phoenix to Imperial County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $30–90
- Phone
- +1 928-783-2235
- Website
- ycipta.org
Bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.ycipta.org/
- Youth 5-18 w/ Student ID, Seniors 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Yellow Cab AZ
- Phone
- +1 480-888-8888
- Website
- yellowcabaz.com
VIP Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-300-3000
- Website
- viptaxi.com
Downtown Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-800-2417
- Website
- downtowntaxi0.godaddysites.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to El Centro is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Phoenix to El Centro.
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