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How to get fromChula Vista to Puerto Vallartaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chula Vista to Puerto Vallarta by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane plane TIJ - PVR
    3h 10m
    $1,248–3,874

  2. Bus via Mexicali

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tepicbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tepic to Nuevo Vallartabus bus
    35h 7m
    $2,129–3,308

  3. Drive 2,176.3 km

    1. Drive from Chula Vista to Puerto Vallartacar car 2,176.3 km
    25h 45m
    $4,212–6,084

  4. Fly to Amado Nervo International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Amado Nervo International Airport (TPQ)plane plane TIJ - TPQ
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    5h 55m
    $3,208–11,294

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Tepicbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Buceríasbus bus
    38h 43m
    $1,759–2,525

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Tepicbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    39h 9m
    $2,769–6,972

Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,780.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

Volaris and Viva Aerobus fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from H Street Station to Liverpool y Francia via San Ysidro Station, Tijuana, Mexicali, Tepic, Tepic, Nuevo Vallarta, and Boulevard Nuevo Vallarta in around 35h 7m.

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