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How to get fromIxtapa to Puerto Vallartaby plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane plane ZIH - PVR
    4h 30m
    $2,565–7,075

  2. Drive 701.3 km

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    1. Drive from Ixtapa to Puerto Vallartacar car 701.3 km
    9h 44m
    $1,245–1,799

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    12h 48m
    $1,800–2,800

  4. Bus via Tlaquepaque

    1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2 to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    17h 20m
    $1,894–3,671

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,266Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 538.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Ixtapa, Mexico and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?

Aeroméxico, Viva Aerobus, and two other airlines fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Futura operates a bus from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta twice daily. Tickets cost $1,800–2,800 and the journey takes 12h 48m.

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