What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to El Centro?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to El Centro is to bus which costs $100 - $220 and takes 18h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to El Centro?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to El Centro is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $70 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and El Centro?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to El Centro. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at El Centro Bus Stop via San Francisco Bus Station and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 42m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to El Centro?

The distance between Santa Rosa and El Centro is 643 miles. The road distance is 637.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to El Centro without a car is to bus which takes 18h 42m and costs $100 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to El Centro?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Santa Rosa to El Centro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to El Centro bus from?

Santa Rosa to El Centro bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Bus or fly from Santa Rosa to El Centro?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to El Centro is to bus which takes 18h 42m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $370 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to El Centro bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to El Centro bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to El Centro?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to El Centro is 638 miles. It takes approximately 10h 50m to drive from Santa Rosa to El Centro.

Where can I stay near El Centro?

There are 87+ hotels available in El Centro.

Santa Rosa to El Centro - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

There are 9 ways to get from Santa Rosa to El Centro by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Sonoma County Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane STS - SAN
2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus
6h 50m
$110–572
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Imperial County Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane STS - IPL
6h 9m
$72–365
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus
18h 42m
$108–214
Train, bus
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus
22h 48m
$158–349
Drive 633.8 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to El Centrocar 633.8 mi
10h 50m
$116–168
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
4. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus
9h 27m
$110–561
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane STS - ONT
2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus
8h 45m
$140–583
Train, BART, bus
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Milpitassubway
3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus
4. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to El Centro Bus Stopbus
19h 4m
$127–195
Train, bus via San Diego
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
4. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus
23h 15m
$203–454

Santa Rosa to El Centro by bus

5Weekly Buses

18h 42mAverage Duration

$108Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to El Centro.

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Distance: 639.3 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to El Centro Bus Stop via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 18h 42m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southern Airways Express fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) twice daily.

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