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How to get fromNuevo Vallarta to Yelapaby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nuevo Vallarta to Yelapa by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boulevard Nuevo Vallarta to Francisco Medina Ascencio y Avenida Prisciliano Sánchezbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Marina Vallarta to Yelapa Hotel Pierferry ferry
    2h 7m
    $571–579

  2. Bus, ferry via Boca de Tomatlán

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Playa de los Muertos to Boca de Tomatlánbus bus C01 Puerto Vallarta
    2. Take the ferry from Boca de Tomatlán Beach to Yelapa Hotel Pierferry ferry Boca de Tomatlán
    3h 4m
    $179–275

  3. Drive 102 km

    1. Drive from Nuevo Vallarta to Yelapacar car 102 km
    1h 58m
    $181–261

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Paradise Village to Puerto Vallartaferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Los Muertos Beach Pier to Yelapa Hotel Pierferry ferry
    2h 13m
    $265–445

  5. Bus, ferry via Puerto Vallarta

    1. Take the bus from Nuevo Vallarta to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Perú y Calle Panamá to Francisco Medina Ascencio y Avenida Prisciliano Sánchezbus bus T01 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Marina Vallarta to Yelapa Hotel Pierferry ferry
    2h 27m
    $590–607

Nuevo Vallarta to Yelapa by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 50.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a ferry from Paradise Village to Yelapa Hotel Pier via Puerto Vallarta and Los Muertos Beach Pier in around 2h 13m.

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