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How to get fromNuevo Vallarta to Careyesby ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nuevo Vallarta to Careyes by ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Paradise Village to Puerto Vallartaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Melaquebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Melaque to Careyestaxi taxi
    5h 10m
    $865–1,135

  2. Drive 182.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nuevo Vallarta to Careyescar car 182.1 km
    2h 40m
    $323–466

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Melaquebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Melaque to Careyestaxi taxi
    5h 43m
    $833–1,120

  4. Bus, taxi via La Manzanilla

    1. Take the bus from Perú y Calle Panamá to Zona Militarbus bus C25
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Melaquebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from La Manzanilla to Careyestaxi taxi
    9h 53m
    $926–1,715

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  • Distance: 282.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico and Careyes, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Nuevo Vallarta to Careyes. However, you can take the ferry to Puerto Vallarta, walk to Puerto Vallarta, take the bus to Melaque, then take the taxi to Careyes. Alternatively, you can drive from Nuevo Vallarta to Careyes in around 2h 40m.

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