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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Empalme, Sonora | Culiacán Bus station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Empalme Bus Station | Culiacán Bus station | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Empalme, Sonora | Central de Autobuses de Culiacán | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Empalme Bus Station | Culiacán Bus station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Empalme, Sonora | Culiacán Bus station | No tags |
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Get from Empalme to Culiacán
The journey takes about 8 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Empalme and Culiacán?
Stops in Empalme
- A
Empalme
Carretera Internacional Km 2 - Sector Oriente s/n, 85349 Empalme
Stops in Culiacán
- A
Central de Autobuses de Culiacán
Av. Alfonso G. Calderon Velarde, No. 2472 (Col. Tres Rios), 80020 Culiacán - B
Central de Autobuses TAP de Culiacan
Blvd. Rolando Arjona # 2571 Norte y Blvd., Culiacan Colonia Desarrollo Urbano 3 Rios. - C
Jesús Kumate 2855
Jesús Kumate 2855, Gasolinera del Valle, 80150 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico - D
Milenium
Milenium 253, Congreso del Estado, Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Empalme, SON to Culiacán by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Empalme to Culiacán?
The cheapest bus tickets from Empalme to Culiacán start from $50. The average price for this route is around $63. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Empalme to Culiacán?
The average bus trip duration from Empalme to Culiacán is 8h 50m, covering a distance of 302 miles (487 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 10m and is operated by Tufesa.
Which bus companies service the Empalme to Culiacán route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day, including services from Tufesa, Elite, Aguacaliente, Chihuahuenses, Aguacaliente.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Empalme to Culiacán?
The earliest bus departs from Empalme to Culiacán at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Empalme to Culiacán?
A bus trip from Empalme to Culiacán generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Empalme to Culiacán?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Aguacaliente, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Empalme to Culiacán?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tufesa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Empalme to Culiacán?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Tufesa, with a punctuality rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Empalme to Culiacán?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Aguacaliente, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Empalme, SON to Culiacán was searched and found on Feb 23, 2026 with a price of $48To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Empalme, SON to Culiacán, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $48 to $62 for a bus ticket from Empalme, SON to Culiacán based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2026-02-23.
