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

The cheapest way to get from Culiacán to Ixtapa is to bus via Tlaquepaque which costs $1900 - $3700 and takes 23h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Culiacán to Ixtapa is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $1800 - $10000.

Is there a direct bus between Culiacán and Ixtapa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Culiacán and arriving at Zihuatanejo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 45m.

How far is it from Culiacán to Ixtapa?

The distance between Culiacán and Ixtapa is 1033 km. The road distance is 1184.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Culiacán to Ixtapa without a car is to bus which takes 19h 45m and costs $1900 - $2900.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Culiacán to Ixtapa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Culiacán to Ixtapa bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Culiacán to Ixtapa?

The best way to get from Culiacán to Ixtapa is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $1800 - $10000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1900 - $2900 and takes 19h 45m.

Where does the Culiacán to Ixtapa bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Culiacán and Ixtapa?

Ixtapa is 1h ahead of Culiacán. It is currently 1:11 PM in Culiacán and 2:11 PM in Ixtapa.

Can I drive from Culiacán to Ixtapa?

Yes, the driving distance between Culiacán to Ixtapa is 1184 km. It takes approximately 14h 3m to drive from Culiacán to Ixtapa.

Where can I stay near Ixtapa?

There are 460+ hotels available in Ixtapa.

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

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

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Fly
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1. Fly from Culiacán International Airport (CUL) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane CUL - ZIH
6h 13m
$1,855–9,555
Bus
1. Take the bus from Culiacán to Zihuatanejobus
19h 45m
$1,900–2,900
Drive 1,184.1 km
1. Drive from Culiacán to Ixtapacar 1,184.1 km
14h 3m
$2,232–3,223
Bus via Tlaquepaque
1. Take the bus from Culiacán to Central ACNbus Ensenada
2. Take the bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2 to Zihuatanejobus
23h 57m
$1,944–3,676

Culiacán to Ixtapa by bus

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19h 45mAverage Duration

$1,900Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,033.5 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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

Aeroméxico and Volaris fly from Culiacán International Airport (CUL) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) twice daily. Alternatively, Autobuses Elite operates a bus from Culiacán to Zihuatanejo once daily. Tickets cost $1,900–2,900 and the journey takes 19h 45m.

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