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How to get fromMichigan to Puerto Vallartaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Michigan to Puerto Vallarta by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane plane LAN - PVR
    8h 2m
    $2,450–9,925

  2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane plane GRR - PVR
    10h 14m
    $2,075–9,088

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to San Luis Potosíbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Luis Potosí to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    2d 6h
    $7,977–12,824

  4. Train, bus via San Marcos

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Marcos to Aguascalientesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Charter TL Premium Aguascalientes to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    2d 15h
    $11,466–22,793

  5. Drive  3,793 km

    1. Drive from Detroit to Puerto Vallartacar car 3,793 km
    40h 46m
    $7,812–11,284

  6. Fly from Detroit

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane plane DTW - PVR
    7h 55m
    $2,747–12,060

  7. Bus to Mbs International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane plane MBS - PVR
    22h 3m
    $3,158–10,982

  8. Train, bus via Dallas

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dallas to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2 to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    2d 13h
    $9,871–19,248

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Moreliabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Morelia to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    2d 15h
    $107,527–108,620

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,130.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit to Puerto Vallarta via Grand Rapids, Morelia, and Morelia in around 2d 15h.

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