How far is Tepic from Culiacán?

Tepic and Culiacán are 278 miles (448 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Tepic to Culiacán leave from Terminal de Autobuses and arrive at Central de Autobuses de Culiacán. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Tepic to Culiacán from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tepic to Culiacán on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Tepic International Bus Station	8h	11:30pm	Culiacán Bus station	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Tepic International Bus Station	6h	11:00pm	Culiacán Bus station	Fastest
Bus	5:20pm	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	8h 35m	1:55am	Central de Autobuses de Culiacán	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Tepic International Bus Station	7h	1:00am	Culiacán Bus station	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	7h 40m	2:25am	Central de Autobuses de Culiacán	No tags

Next departures for Tepic to Culiacán on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30am	Tepic International Bus Station	6h 30m	8:00am	Culiacán Bus station	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Tepic International Bus Station	6h	11:00pm	Culiacán Bus station	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	7h	7:30am	Central de Autobuses de Culiacán	No tags
Bus	5:22am	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	7h	12:22pm	Central de Autobuses de Culiacán	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Tepic - Stop	7h 40m	5:10pm	Culiacan Millenium - Stop	No tags

Next departures for Tepic to Culiacán on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00pm	Central de Autobuses Tepic	7h 30m	6:30am	CULIACAN	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Tepic International Bus Station	6h	11:00pm	Culiacán Bus station	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	7h	7:30am	Central de Autobuses de Culiacán	No tags
Bus	5:22am	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	7h	12:22pm	Central de Autobuses de Culiacán	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Tepic - Stop	7h 40m	5:10pm	Culiacan Millenium - Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 5:31 PM MST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Tepic to Culiacán

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Culiacán. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, 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$46 - $87	Average Duration7h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$33 - $33	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

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Elite

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Staff3.3

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi1.2

Tufesa

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Staff4.2

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 14 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

Futura

3.5/5732 reviews

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ACN Autobuses

2.5/5142 reviews

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If you're looking for an affordable, comfortable way to travel through the pacific region of Mexico and the United States, then ACN is a good option. With more than 300 buses, the company travels through over 700 routes in the two countries, connecting over 50 cities with an average of 600 daily buses. With a modern fleet, ACN buses have WiFi, reclining comfy seats, power outlets, onboard entertainment, and bathrooms.

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Coras

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Where are the popular stops in Tepic and Culiacán?

Stops in Tepic

A - Terminal de Autobuses

B - República de Chile 34

C - Blvrd Luis Donaldo Colosio 230

Stops in Culiacán

A - Central de Autobuses de Culiacán

B - Central de Autobuses TAP de Culiacan

C - Jesús Kumate 2855

D - Milenium

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tepic to Culiacán by bus

How far is Tepic from Culiacán?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$40

11/14

$54

Today

$54

11/16

$64

11/17

$54

11/18

$63

11/19

$63

11/20

$40

The cheapest trip from Tepic to Culiacán was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $40

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

You can expect to pay from $40 to $79 for a bus ticket from Tepic to Culiacán based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually ACN Autobuses 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.