What is the cheapest way to get from Acapulco to Culiacán?

The cheapest way to get from Acapulco to Culiacán is to bus which costs $2200 - $3400 and takes 24h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Acapulco to Culiacán?

The fastest way to get from Acapulco to Culiacán is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $2600 - $8500.

Is there a direct bus between Acapulco and Culiacán?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Acapulco Ejido and arriving at Culiacán. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h 15m.

How far is it from Acapulco to Culiacán?

The distance between Acapulco and Culiacán is 1234 km. The road distance is 1409.1 km.

How do I travel from Acapulco to Culiacán without a car?

The best way to get from Acapulco to Culiacán without a car is to bus which takes 24h 15m and costs $2200 - $3400.

How long does it take to get from Acapulco to Culiacán?

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Acapulco to Culiacán, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Acapulco to Culiacán bus from?

Acapulco to Culiacán bus services, operated by Autobuses Elite, depart from Acapulco Ejido station.

Bus or fly from Acapulco to Culiacán?

The best way to get from Acapulco to Culiacán is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $2600 - $8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2200 - $3400 and takes 24h 15m.

Where does the Acapulco to Culiacán bus arrive?

Acapulco to Culiacán bus services, operated by Autobuses Elite, arrive at Culiacán station.

What is the time difference between Acapulco and Culiacán?

Culiacán is 1h behind Acapulco. It is currently 1:42 PM in Acapulco and 12:42 PM in Culiacán.

Can I drive from Acapulco to Culiacán?

Yes, the driving distance between Acapulco to Culiacán is 1409 km. It takes approximately 17h 10m to drive from Acapulco to Culiacán.

Where can I stay near Culiacán?

There are 69+ hotels available in Culiacán.

Acapulco to Culiacán - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Acapulco to Culiacán by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) to Culiacán International Airport (CUL)plane ACA - CUL
5h 37m
$2,608–8,101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Acapulco Ejido to Culiacánbus
24h 15m
$2,200–3,400
Drive 1,409.1 km
1. Drive from Acapulco to Culiacáncar 1,409.1 km
17h 10m
$2,656–3,836
Bus via Morelia
1. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses Papagayo to Moreliabus
2. Take the bus from Morelia to Culiacánbus
26h 11m
$3,190–5,254

Acapulco to Culiacán by bus

14Weekly Buses

24h 15mAverage Duration

$2,200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,233.8 km
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Acapulco, Mexico and Culiacán, Mexico?

Viva Aerobus, Aeroméxico, and Volaris fly from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) to Culiacán International Airport (CUL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Autobuses Elite operates a bus from Acapulco Ejido to Culiacán twice daily. Tickets cost $2,200–3,400 and the journey takes 24h 15m.

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