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How to get fromBakersfield, CA to Puerto Vallartaby plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane plane BFL - PVR
    6h 23m
    $2,212–8,113

  2. Bus via Bakersfield

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    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Tepicbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Buceríasbus bus
    44h 33m
    $1,819–4,101

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Tepicbus bus San José / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Buceríasbus bus
    40h 19m
    $3,701–6,199

  4. Drive 2,525.1 km

    1. Drive from Bakersfield, CA to Puerto Vallartacar car 2,525.1 km
    29h 25m
    $4,856–7,014

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,713Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,139.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bakersfield, CA to Autotransportes Medina via Bakersfield, Tepic, and Bucerías in around 40h 19m.

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