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PhoenixCuliacán

Phoenix to Culiacán by bus

Culiacán lies 1,063 km (661 mi) south-east of Phoenix, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 19 h 19 min including stops, over roughly 1,297 km (806 mi) of road.

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PhoenixCuliacán
CountryUnited StatesMexico
Population1.7 million808,416
Elevation366 m (1,201 ft)47 m (154 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Phoenix)UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan)

What changes when you arrive in Culiacán

Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.

Where to book buses from Phoenix to Culiacán

BusbudIntercity coach tickets in North America, Europe and Latin America, including the regional Canadian carriers that sell nowhere else together.Find bus routes on Busbud (opens www.busbud.com in a new tab)
FlixBusThe widest single-brand network in Europe and North America, where it also operates Greyhound. Refunds come back as vouchers, not cash.Search coach routes on FlixBus (opens global.flixbus.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Culiacán

Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Culiacán. Of the 49 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (28), and 1 are five-star. Across 25 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 5,448 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Culiacán from Phoenix?

1,063 km (661 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Phoenix; by road roughly 1,297 km (806 mi).

How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Culiacán by bus?

About 19 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Phoenix and Culiacán?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Culiacán?

The Peso (MXN).

Where can I stay in Culiacán?

Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Culiacán, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.