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San Jose to Culiacán Rosales Bus Schedule
Bus from San Jose to Culiacán Rosales: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from San Jose to Culiacán Rosales. Traveling by bus from San Jose to Culiacán Rosales usually takes around 34 hours and 21 minutes, but the fastest Tufesa Internacional bus can make the trip in 34 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 1216 mi (1956 km) |
| Shortest duration | 34h 5m |
| Cheapest price | $268.00 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Tufesa Internacional |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from San Jose to Culiacán Rosales?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from San Jose to Culiacán Rosales. Tufesa Internacional is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufesa Internacional | 2 | 1d 10h 22m | $268.00 |
Book Tufesa Internacional from San Jose to Culiacán from $268. There are 2 trips per day offered by Tufesa Internacional from San Jose to Culiacán Rosales and you can expect on average to pay for a Tufesa Internacional ticket to Culiacán. In San Jose, Tufesa Internacional departs to Culiacán from San Jose Fronteras and one other station. In Culiacán, Tufesa Internacional arrives at Culiacán Bus Station .
An average trip on Tufesa Internacional from San Jose to Culiacán takes 34 hours and 22 minutes , while the fastest available Tufesa Internacional trip will get you to Culiacán in 34 hours and 5 minutes .
On weekends, Tufesa Internacional offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Culiacán.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from San Jose to Culiacán Rosales
The bus takes an average of 34 hours and 21 minutes to cover the 1216 miles from San Jose to Culiacán Rosales. However, the fastest bus only takes 34 hours and 5 minutes. 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from San Jose to Culiacán Rosales for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, 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 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 12:00pm. To see the times for all buses from San Jose to Culiacán Rosales, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
San Jose
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San Jose is located in the heart of the world-famous Silicon Valley in California’s Bay Area. It is the largest city in Northern California and, as such, it is the area’s cultural, political and financial center.
While you’re in San Jose, make sure to check out the city’s various museums. Since you’re in the world’s foremost technology hub, the Tech Museum of Innovation is a must-visit. And since you’re on the West Coast, you should stop by the San Jose Museum of Art that features the largest permanent collection of works from West Coast artists.
Thanks to its mild California climate, San Jose is one of the best cities in the U.S. for outdoor activities, and due to its largely younger-leaning population, it offers quite the vibrant nightlife. In fact, San Jose is among the biggest party hubs in America.
San Jose is served by various bus carriers and has several Amtrak stops within its vicinity. In addition, the city’s airport is located right near the downtown area, which makes travel to and from San Jose a breeze.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in San Jose?
Main departure station: San Jose Tufesa
San Jose has two bus stations with service to Culiacán.
All bus stations in San Jose:
San Jose Tufesa
San Jose Fronteras
Where does the bus arrive in Culiacán Rosales?
Main arrival station: Culiacán Bus Station
All buses from San Jose arrive at one main station in Culiacán.
All bus stations in Culiacán Rosales:
Culiacán Bus Station
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