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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Culiacán by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Culiacán International Airport (CUL)plane plane BFL - CUL
    7h 57m
    $2,908–9,983

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Culiacánbus bus San José / ...
    29h 35m
    $1,400–4,800

  3. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    3. Drive from Yuma Amtrak to San Luis Río Coloradocar car
    4. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Culiacánbus bus
    26h 19m
    $3,124–5,423

  4. Drive 1,926.4 km

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Culiacáncar car 1,926.4 km
    22h 17m
    $3,729–5,386

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Culiacán International Airport (CUL)plane plane LAX - CUL
    10h 50m
    $2,969–9,613

  6. Bus, train to Tijuana International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Culiacán International Airport (CUL)plane plane TIJ - CUL
    12h 49m
    $2,563–5,433

Bakersfield to Culiacán by bus

Calendar17Weekly Buses
Duration29h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,646.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Culiacán, Mexico?

American Airlines, Volaris, and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Culiacán International Airport (CUL) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Tufesa Mexico operates a bus from Bakersfield to Culiacán once daily. Tickets cost $2,800–4,708 and the journey takes 29h 35m. ACN Autobuses also services this route once daily.

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