There are 9 ways to get from Culiacán to Monterey by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Fly Culiacán International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Culiacán International Airport (CUL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane CUL - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
9h 14m$225–710Fly Culiacán International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Culiacán International Airport (CUL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane CUL - MRY
8h 34m$123–553Bus, train
- Take the bus from Culiacán to Santa Anabus
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
33h 12m$174–333Drive 1,404.5 mi
- Drive from Culiacán to Montereycar 1,404.5 mi
25h 48m$257–371Fly Culiacán International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle
- Fly from Culiacán International Airport (CUL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane CUL - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
11h 2m$306–874Fly Culiacán International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Culiacán International Airport (CUL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane CUL - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
9h 11m$150–520Bus to General Rafael Buelna International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Culiacán to Villa Uniónbus
- Fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane MZT - MRY
11h 57m$219–790Bus
- Take the bus from Culiacán to Gilroybus Guadalajara
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
37h 57m$184–315Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Culiacán to Huntington Parkbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
40h 4m$268–347
Culiacán to Monterey by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Culiacán to Monterey is to bus and train which costs $170 - $340 and takes 33h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Culiacán to Monterey is to fly which takes 8h 34m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Culiacán to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Culiacán and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 57m.
The distance between Culiacán and Monterey is 1308 miles. The road distance is 1412.7 miles.
The best way to get from Culiacán to Monterey without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 12m and costs $170 - $340.
It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Culiacán to Monterey, including transfers.
Culiacán to Monterey bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from Culiacán station.
The best way to get from Culiacán to Monterey is to fly which takes 8h 34m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $320 and takes 37h 57m.
Culiacán to Monterey bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, arrive at Gilroy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Culiacán to Monterey is 1413 miles. It takes approximately 25h 48m to drive from Culiacán to Monterey.
What companies run services between Culiacán, Mexico and Monterey, CA, USA?
Volaris, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Culiacán International Airport (CUL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Culiacán to Tyler / Franklin via Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 37h 57m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Culiacán International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,500
Flights from Culiacán International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–600
Flights from Culiacán International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Jose Cabo, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Culiacán International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–480
Flights from General Rafael Buelna International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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