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How to get fromAcapulco to Puerto Vallartaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane plane ACA - PVR
    3h 59m
    $2,118–6,121

  2. Drive 925.9 km

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    1. Drive from Acapulco to Puerto Vallartacar car 925.9 km
    12h 57m
    $1,644–2,374

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Acapulco Ejido to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    18h 40m
    $2,706–3,995

  4. Bus via Tlaquepaque

    1. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses Papagayo to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 3 to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    19h 44m
    $2,437–3,272

General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,292Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 752.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Acapulco, Mexico and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?

Volaris and Aeroméxico fly from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) twice daily. Alternatively, Futura operates a bus from Acapulco Ejido to Puerto Vallarta twice daily. Tickets cost $2,700–4,000 and the journey takes 18h 25m.

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