Rome2Rio

How to get fromEl Centro to Grand Canyonby plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Find Transport to Grand Canyon

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from El Centro to Grand Canyon by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

  1. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane IPL - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    5h 41m
    $372–888

  2. Drive  387.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Centro to Grand Canyoncar car 387.1 mi
    7h 53m
    $71–102

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    11h 49m
    $113–174

  4. Fly to Flagstaff, bus

    1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane IPL - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    9h 4m
    $119–455

  5. Bus via Deer Valley

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus Phx
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    14h 16m
    $150–252

El Centro to Grand Canyon by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration11h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from El Centro to Grand Canyon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 443.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Flagstaff Train Station, and Flagstaff Amtrak Station in around 11h 49m.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound