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How to get fromMazatlán to El Fuerteby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Mazatlán to El Fuerte by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Mazatlán to Culiacánbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Culiacán to Los Mochisbus bus
    3. Drive from Los Mochis to El Fuertecar car
    7h 3m
    $711–2,321

  2. Drive 478.1 km

    1. Drive from Mazatlán to El Fuertecar car 478.1 km
    5h 51m
    $845–1,220

  3. Fly, train

    1. Fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Los Mochis International Airport (LMM)plane plane MZT - LMM
    2. Take the train from Los Mochis to El Fuertetrain train
    9h 30m
    $5,295–12,569

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mazatlán to Los Mochisbus bus Plus / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Mochis to El Fuertetrain train Chepe Express
    7h 37m
    $1,968–3,676

  5. Bus, train via Mazatlán

    1. Take the bus from Mazatlán to Los Mochisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Mochis to El Fuertetrain train Chepe Express
    9h 33m
    $1,879–4,459

General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Los Mochis International Airport (LMM) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,784Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mazatlán to El Fuerte.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 500.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Mazatlán, Mexico and El Fuerte, Estado de Sinaloa, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Mazatlán to El Fuerte. However, you can take the bus to Culiacán, take the bus to Los Mochis, then drive to El Fuerte. Alternatively, you can drive from Mazatlán to El Fuerte in around 5h 51m.

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