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How to get fromPuerto Vallarta to Culiacánby plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Culiacán International Airport (CUL)plane plane PVR - CUL
    5h 39m
    $1,410–4,720

  2. Drive 631 km

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    1. Drive from Puerto Vallarta to Culiacáncar car 631 km
    7h 41m
    $1,114–1,608

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Culiacánbus bus
    10h 45m
    $1,500–2,100

  4. Bus via Santiago Ixcuintla

    1. Take the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Santiago Ixcuintlabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santiago Ixcuintla to Culiacánbus bus Tepic
    13h 16m
    $1,272–1,622

Puerto Vallarta to Culiacán by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 521.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Culiacán, Mexico?

Aeroméxico, Volaris, and Viva Aerobus fly from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Culiacán International Airport (CUL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Omnibus de Mexico operates a bus from Puerto Vallarta to Culiacán 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1,500–2,100 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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