What is the travel distance from Culiacán to Tepic?

About 278 miles (448 km) separate Culiacán and Tepic.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Culiacán to Tepic?

The majority of buses traveling from Culiacán to Tepic start their journey at Central de Autobuses de Culiacán and wind up at Terminal de Autobuses. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Culiacán to Tepic from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Culiacán to Tepic on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50pm	Culiacán Bus station	6h 9m	11:59pm	Tepic International Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	Culiacán Bus station	6h	1:50am	Tepic International Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:20pm	Central de Autobuses de Culiacán	7h	12:20am	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Central de Autobuses de Culiacán	7h	12:45am	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Culiacán Bus station	6h 10m	2:20am	Tepic International Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Central de Autobuses de Culiacán	10h 15m	4:00am	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Central de Autobuses de Culiacán	7h	2:00am	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	No tags
Bus	9:20pm	Culiacán Bus station	6h 10m	3:30am	Tepic International Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Culiacán to Tepic on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	Culiacán Bus station	7h 20m	8:10am	Tepic International Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	Culiacán Bus station	6h	1:50am	Tepic International Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:01am	Central de Autobuses de Culiacán	7h	7:01am	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Central de Autobuses de Culiacán	7h	9:15pm	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	No tags
Bus	3:00am	Culiacán Bus station	8h	11:00am	Tepic International Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:05am	Central de Autobuses de Culiacán	8h 25m	2:30pm	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Central de Autobuses de Culiacán	7h	2:00am	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	No tags
Bus	3:10am	Culiacán Bus station	8h	11:10am	Tepic International Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Culiacán to Tepic on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	Culiacán Bus station	7h 20m	8:10am	Tepic International Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:10pm	Culiacán Bus station	5h 40m	2:50am	Tepic International Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	3:00am	Culiacán Bus station	8h	11:00am	Tepic International Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:10am	Culiacán Bus station	8h	11:10am	Tepic International Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Culiacán Bus station	6h 10m	10:40am	Tepic International Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:20am	Culiacán Bus station	7h 50m	1:10pm	Tepic International Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Culiacán Bus station	6h 10m	11:40am	Tepic International Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:40am	Culiacán Bus station	6h 30m	2:10pm	Tepic International Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Culiacán to Tepic

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Tepic. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 20mAverage Duration

278 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $83	Average Duration7h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$27 - $38	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

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Elite

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Staff3.3

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.6

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Tufesa

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Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

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Since 1994, Tufesa has been offering comfortable, safe, and affordable bus travel in the United States (California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Texas) and Mexico (Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Guadalajara). Tufesa buses are equipped with comfortable reclining seats, power outlets, bathrooms, and WiFi (only in Mexico). Tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to 1 hour before travel time for a small fee. The company accepts e-tickets, so you don't have to worry about printing your boarding pass. With over 11 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

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Where are the popular stops in Culiacán and Tepic?

Stops in Culiacán

A - Central de Autobuses de Culiacán

B - Central de Autobuses TAP de Culiacan

C - Jesús Kumate 2855

D - Milenium

Stops in Tepic

A - Terminal de Autobuses

B - República de Chile 34

C - Blvrd Luis Donaldo Colosio 230

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Culiacán to Tepic by bus

What is the travel distance from Culiacán to Tepic?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Culiacán to Tepic?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/10

$34

11/11

$54

Today

$34

11/13

$54

11/14

$63

11/15

$64

11/16

$34

11/17

$64

The cheapest trip from Culiacán to Tepic was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $34

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Culiacán to Tepic, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $34 to $75 for a bus ticket from Culiacán to Tepic based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually Tufesa will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.