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How to get fromAustin to Puerto Vallartaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Puerto Vallarta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane plane AUS - PVR
    5h 8m
    $1,234–6,560

  2. Bus via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Station to Terminal Portalesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Tlaquepaque to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    25h 2m
    $3,525–4,603

  3. Drive  1,635 km

    1. Drive from Austin to Puerto Vallartacar car 1,635 km
    18h 27m
    $3,429–4,953

  4. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane plane SAT - PVR
    8h 59m
    $2,860–18,425

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tlaquepaque to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    25h 58m
    $3,079–4,622

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,320.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?

Southwest Airlines, Viva Aerobus, and three other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guadalupe/4th to Puerto Vallarta via 5203 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay H, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, San Antonio Bus Station, San Antonio Station, Terminal Portales, and Terminal Tlaquepaque in around 25h 2m.

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