There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Culiacán by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Culiacán International Airport (CUL)plane AUS - CUL
7h 38m$2,923–11,035Bus via Mazatlán
cheapest- Take the bus from Austin to Victoria de Durangobus
- Take the bus from Durango to Mazatlánbus
- Take the bus from Mazatlán to Culiacánbus
25h 14m$2,802–5,239Bus
- Take the bus from Austin to Victoria de Durangobus
- Take the bus from Durango to Mazatlánbus
- Take the bus from Mazatlán to Culiacánbus
24h 13m$3,182–5,389Drive 1,615.3 km
- Drive from Austin to Culiacáncar 1,615.3 km
17h 32m$3,307–4,776Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Culiacán International Airport (CUL)plane SAT - CUL
9h 56m$3,538–12,375Bus via José Mariano Jiménez
- Take the bus from Austin to Torreónbus
- Take the bus from Torreón to Ciudad Jiménezbus
- Take the bus from Ciudad Jiménez to Culiacánbus
33h 56m$5,269–6,544
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Culiacán International Airport (CUL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Culiacán is to drive which costs $3300 - $4800 and takes 17h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Culiacán is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs $2900 - $11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Culiacán. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Culiacán via Durango and Mazatlán. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 13m.
The distance between Austin and Culiacán is 1164 km. The road distance is 1615.3 km.
The best way to get from Austin to Culiacán without a car is to bus which takes 24h 13m and costs $3100 - $5500.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Austin to Culiacán, including transfers.
Austin to Culiacán bus services, operated by Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP), depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Culiacán is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs $2900 - $11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3100 - $5500 and takes 24h 13m.
Austin to Culiacán bus services, operated by Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP), arrive at Victoria de Durango station.
Culiacán is 2h behind Austin. It is currently 1:46 PM in Austin and 11:46 AM in Culiacán.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Culiacán, Mexico?
Viva Aerobus, Aeroméxico, and four other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Culiacán International Airport (CUL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to Culiacán via Durango and Mazatlán in around 24h 13m.
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Culiacán International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,600–12,000
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Culiacán International Airport via San Jose Cabo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,000–10,000
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Culiacán International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $3,700–14,000
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Culiacán International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $3,000–14,000
- Phone
- +1 800 923 1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP)
Bus from Austin to Victoria de Durango
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2,100–3,200
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP)
Bus from Austin to Victoria de Durango
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2,100–3,200
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP)
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Culiacán is 1615 km. It takes approximately 17h 32m to drive from Austin to Culiacán.
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