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How to get fromLos Angeles to Culiacánby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Culiacán by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Culiacán International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Culiacán International Airport (CUL)plane plane LAX - CUL
    7h 42m
    $2,443–8,239

  2. Bus via Tijuana

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Tijuana Central, B.C.bus bus Lxus 3105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Culiacánbus bus
    26h 20m
    $1,995–2,869

  3. Train, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    2. Drive from Yuma Amtrak to San Luis Río Coloradocar car
    3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Culiacánbus bus
    22h 49m
    $3,802–5,746

  4. Drive  1,754.2 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Culiacáncar car 1,754.2 km
    20h 24m
    $4,475–6,463

  5. Train to Tijuana International Airport, fly to Culiacán International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Culiacán International Airport (CUL)plane plane TIJ - CUL
    8h 25m
    $2,961–10,716

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to General Rafael Buelna International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane LAX - MZT
    2. Take the bus from Mazatlan H. Familiares to Culiacánbus bus
    8h 40m
    $5,593–8,139

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Culiacánbus bus San José
    24h 50m
    $2,500–3,660

  8. Bus via Huntington Park

    1. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Culiacánbus bus
    29h 13m
    $3,531–4,235

Los Angeles to Culiacán by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration24h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,503.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

Viva Aerobus, Volaris, and four other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Culiacán International Airport (CUL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Tufesa Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Culiacán every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2,500–3,660 and the journey takes 24h 50m.

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