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

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to El Centro is to bus which costs $55 - $90 and takes 9h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tucson to El Centro is to bus and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $140 - $700.

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 Broadway/Country Club and arriving at El Centro Bus Stop via Tucson Downtown and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

How far is it from Tucson to El Centro?

The distance between Tucson and El Centro is 328 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 $130 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m 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 Downtown station.

Bus or fly from Tucson to El Centro?

The best way to get from Tucson to El Centro is to bus which takes 9h 42m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $250 - $430 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Tucson to El Centro bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tucson to El Centro?

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

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

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Where can I stay near El Centro?

There are 72+ hotels available in El Centro.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to El Centro by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), 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.

Bus to Phoenix, fly to Imperial County Airport
best
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane PHX - IPL
4h 11m
$148–697
Drive 299 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tucson to El Centrocar 299 mi
4h 42m
$55–79
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Streetbus 10
7h
$139–214
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047 / ...
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2054
9h 42m
$57–86
Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus
6h 54m
$460–780
Fly Tucson to Imperial County Airport
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane TUS - IPL
6h 4m
$258–421
Fly Tucson to Yuma International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane TUS - YUM
2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Streetbus
8h 11m
$57–374

Tucson to El Centro by train and bus

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Distance: 325.8 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Broadway/Country Club to El Centro Bus Stop via Downtown Ronstadt Center, Tucson Downtown, and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Advanced Air, LLC, and three other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) twice daily.

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