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Bus from Culiacán to Mexicali: Journey Information

There are 19 intercity buses per day from Culiacán to Mexicali. Traveling by bus from Culiacán to Mexicali usually takes around 20 hours and 51 minutes, but the fastest TIM Express bus can make the trip in 19 hours,

Distance727 mi (1171 km)
Shortest duration19h 0m
Cheapest price€62.41
Trips per day19
Most frequent serviceTufesa
Bus lines2

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How much is a bus ticket from Culiacán to Mexicali?

Bus tickets for a trip from Culiacán to Mexicali cost €81.51 on average. While it’s a bit pricey for a bus ticket, it’s still significantly more cost-effective than flying. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Monthly average prices

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Bus tickets from Culiacán to Mexicali are at their cheapest average price in November. This time of year usually offers the best deals on bus tickets for this route, with ticket prices around €70. On the other hand, traveling on this route during May might cost you a bit more than usual. Bus tickets for May trips cost €98, on average. But no need to stress — booking your bus ticket in advance can help you snag cheaper tickets.

What bus companies travel from Culiacán to Mexicali?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Culiacán to Mexicali that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Tufesa usually offers more choice, with 18 scheduled trips per day.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
TIM Express119h 0m€63.26
Tufesa1820h 58m€85.13
  • Book TIM Express from Culiacán to Mexicali from €62. Typically there is one TIM Express schedule per day from Culiacán to Mexicali and you can expect on average to pay for a TIM Express ticket to Mexicali. In Culiacán, TIM Express departs to Mexicali from Culiacán Rosales Blvd. Manuel Sarabia . In Mexicali, TIM Express arrives at Centro Cívico .

    An average trip on TIM Express from Culiacán to Mexicali takes 19 hours and 0 minutes .

    On weekends, TIM Express offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Mexicali.

  • Book Tufesa from Culiacán to Mexicali from €80. There are 18 trips per day offered by Tufesa from Culiacán to Mexicali and you can expect on average to pay for a Tufesa ticket to Mexicali. In Culiacán, Tufesa departs to Mexicali from Culiacán Bus Station . In Mexicali, Tufesa arrives at Mexicali Bus Station and one other station.

    An average trip on Tufesa from Culiacán to Mexicali takes 20 hours and 58 minutes , while the fastest available Tufesa trip will get you to Mexicali in 19 hours and 0 minutes .

    On weekends, Tufesa offers 19 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Mexicali.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Culiacán to Mexicali

The bus takes an average of 20 hours and 51 minutes to cover the 1171 kilometers from Culiacán to Mexicali. However, the fastest bus only takes 19 hours. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Because many passengers travel from Culiacán to Mexicali at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

The first bus leaves at 01:00 and the last bus leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all buses from Culiacán to Mexicali, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 19 scheduled buses that travel from Culiacán to Mexicali every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Culiacán to Mexicali without transferring.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Culiacán?

Main departure station: Culiacán Bus Station

Culiacán has two bus stations with service to Mexicali.

All bus stations in Culiacán:

  • Culiacán Bus Station

  • Culiacán Rosales Blvd. Manuel Sarabia

Where does the bus arrive in Mexicali?

Main arrival station: Mexicali Bus Station

Buses arrive in Mexicali at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.

Bus stations in Mexicali:

  • Mexicali Bus Station

  • Mexicali Carranza

  • Centro Cívico

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