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Trip Overview

The average bus between San Jose and El Centro takes 34h 38m and the fastest bus takes 34h 35m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from San Jose to El Centro. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

34h 38m
Duration
554 mi
Distance
$100
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

San Jose to El Centro bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between San Jose and El Centro. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Jose is at 7:54 AM which arrives into El Centro at 6:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Tully & King and take an average of 34h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTAHoang ExpressFlixbus USA34h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTAHoang ExpressFlixbus USA34h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTAHoang ExpressFlixbus USA34h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTAHoang ExpressFlixbus USA34h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTAHoang ExpressFlixbus USA34h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTAHoang ExpressFlixbus USA34h 38m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Jose to El Centro? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 553.9 mi
  • Duration: 34h 38m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Clara & 6th to El Centro Bus Stop via Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 12h 54m.

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