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

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to El Centro is to train and bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Tucson to El Centro is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and El Centro?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to El Centro. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at El Centro Bus Stop via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Tucson to El Centro?

The distance between Tucson and El Centro is 318 miles. The road distance is 300.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tucson to El Centro without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h and costs $35 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Tucson to El Centro, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Tucson to El Centro?

The best way to get from Tucson to El Centro is to bus which takes 8h and costs $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $800 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Tucson to El Centro bus arrive?

Tucson to El Centro bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Tucson and El Centro?

El Centro is 1h behind Tucson. It is currently 7:27 AM in Tucson and 6:27 AM in El Centro.

Can I drive from Tucson to El Centro?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to El Centro is 301 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Tucson to El Centro.

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

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

Where can I stay near El Centro?

There are 88+ hotels available in El Centro.

Tucson to El Centro - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to El Centro by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, or plane

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma AmtrakTexas Eagle / ...
2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Street10
7h
$35–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus StationFlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Centro Bus StopFlixBus 2054
8h
$52–124
Drive 299 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to El Centro299 mi
4h 41m
$55–79
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Imperial County Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)PHX - IPL
4h 48m
$295–318
Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)TUS - SAN
2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop
6h 38m
$115–665
Fly Tucson to Yuma International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)TUS - YUM
2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Street
8h 24m
$72–484
Fly Tucson to Imperial County Airport
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)TUS - IPL
6h 57m
$140–763

Tucson to El Centro by train and bus

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Distance: 315.8 mi
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a bus from Tucson to El Centro Bus Stop via Phoenix Bus Station in around 8h. Alternatively, American Airlines, Southern Airways Express, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) every 4 hours.

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