There are 4 ways to get from Culiacán to Mexicali by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport
best- Fly from Culiacán International Airport (CUL) to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL)plane CUL - MXL
2h 29m$2,350–8,300Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Culiacán to Mexicalibus
21h 20m$1,000–4,200Drive 1,388.7 km
- Drive from Culiacán to Mexicalicar 1,388.7 km
16h 23m$2,617–3,780Fly to Tijuana International Airport, bus
- Fly from Culiacán International Airport (CUL) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane CUL - TIJ
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Mexicalibus
5h 48m$1,750–4,650
Culiacán to Mexicali by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Culiacán to Mexicali is to bus which costs $1000 - $4200 and takes 21h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Culiacán to Mexicali is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $2300 - $8500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Culiacán and arriving at Mexicali. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 20m.
The distance between Culiacán and Mexicali is 1189 km. The road distance is 1388.7 km.
The best way to get from Culiacán to Mexicali without a car is to bus which takes 21h 20m and costs $1000 - $4200.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Culiacán to Mexicali, including transfers.
Culiacán to Mexicali bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, depart from Culiacán station.
The best way to get from Culiacán to Mexicali is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $2300 - $8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1000 - $4200 and takes 21h 20m.
Culiacán to Mexicali bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, arrive at Mexicali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Culiacán to Mexicali is 1389 km. It takes approximately 16h 23m to drive from Culiacán to Mexicali.
What companies run services between Culiacán, Mexico and Mexicali, Mexico?
Volaris flies from Culiacán International Airport (CUL) to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) 5 times a week. Alternatively, Omnibus de Mexico operates a bus from Culiacán to Mexicali hourly. Tickets cost $2,000–4,200 and the journey takes 21h 20m. Five other operators also service this route.
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Culiacán International Airport to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,700–7,500
Flights from Culiacán International Airport to Tijuana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,500–4,000
Flights from Culiacán International Airport to Tijuana International Airport via San Jose Cabo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,500–4,000
- Phone
- +52 55 5141 4300
- [email protected]
- Website
- odm.com.mx
Bus from Culiacán to Mexicali
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2,000–4,200
- Schedules at
- odm.com.mx
- Book at
- odm.com.mx
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