Bus Tickets from El Centro to Riverside, CA

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Next departures for El Centro to Riverside on October 17
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Bus El Centro to Riverside, CA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$43
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure8:35am
Distance210 km
Latest bus departure9:45am

El Centro to Riverside Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip El Centro - Riverside, CA

  1. What is the travel distance from El Centro to Riverside?

    It's about 218 km (136 miles) from El Centro to Riverside.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from El Centro to Riverside?

    Buses departing from El Centro, Imperial Valley Mall in El Centro will take you to Riverside Bus Station in Riverside.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$48
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from El Centro to Riverside, CA was searched and found on Oct 17, 2025 with a price of US$48

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from El Centro to Riverside, CA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$48 to US$73 for a bus ticket from El Centro to Riverside, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$48 which is on 2025-10-17.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between El Centro and Riverside!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from El Centro to Riverside, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from El Centro to Riverside.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from El Centro to Riverside while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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