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Playa del Carmen to Puerto Vallarta buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Playa del Carmen and Puerto Vallarta takes 39h 17m and the fastest bus takes 39h. The bus service runs several times per day from Playa del Carmen to Puerto Vallarta. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

39h 17m
Duration
2,426 km
Distance
$5,316
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bus via Tlaquepaque

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  1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
  2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1bus bus
  3. Take the bus from Terminal Tlaquepaque to Puerto Vallartabus bus
38h 42m
$3,966–7,232

Playa del Carmen to Puerto Vallarta bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Playa del Carmen and Puerto Vallarta. The earliest departure is at 12:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Playa del Carmen is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Puerto Vallarta at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte and take an average of 39h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,426.3 km
  • Duration: 39h 17m

What companies run services between Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Puerto Vallarta via Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1, and Terminal Tlaquepaque in around 38h 42m.

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