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How to get fromEl Refugio to Puerto Vallartaby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from El Refugio to Puerto Vallarta by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus via Francisco Medina Ascencio y Avenida Heroica Escuela Naval Militar

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Refugio to Central de Autobuses Zapopanbus bus Etzatlán
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Milenio Zapopan to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    4h 57m
    $735–1,115

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Refugio to Central de Autobuses Zapopanbus bus Etzatlán
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Zapopan to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    5h 11m
    $385–1,045

  3. Drive 241 km

    1. Drive from El Refugio to Puerto Vallartacar car 241 km
    4h 20m
    $427–616

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from El Refugio to Central Vieja de Guadalajarabus bus
    2. Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane plane GDL - PVR
    3h 53m
    $723–1,683

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from El Refugio to Central de Autobuses Zapopanbus bus Etzatlán
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Milenio Zapopan to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    5h 57m
    $775–1,395

El Refugio to Puerto Vallarta by bus

Calendar147Weekly Buses
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$385Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 325.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between El Refugio, Jalisco, Mexico and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?

You can take a bus from El Refugio to Francisco Medina Ascencio y Avenida Heroica Escuela Naval Militar via Central de Autobuses Zapopan, Terminal Milenio Zapopan, Puerto Vallarta, and Zona Militar in around 4h 57m.

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