Rome2Rio

How to get fromBakersfield to Puerto Vallartaby plane, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Puerto Vallarta

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Puerto Vallarta by plane, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane plane BFL - PVR
    6h 20m
    $2,117–8,001

  2. Bus via Bakersfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Tepicbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Buceríasbus bus
    42h 40m
    $1,899–4,075

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Tepicbus bus San José / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Buceríasbus bus
    40h 11m
    $3,701–6,199

  4. Drive 2,536.2 km

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Puerto Vallartacar car 2,536.2 km
    29h 18m
    $4,890–7,064

  5. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Tepicbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tepic to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    2d 1h
    $3,592–4,956

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,718Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bakersfield to Puerto Vallarta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,136.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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 bus from Bakersfield to Autotransportes Medina via Tepic and Bucerías in around 40h 11m.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Mexico

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers