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How to get fromPalm Springs to Puerto Vallartaby plane, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Puerto Vallarta by plane, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane plane PSP - PVR
    5h 27m
    $1,771–7,328

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio to Tepicbus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Buceríasbus bus
    33h 52m
    $4,470–6,476

  3. Drive 2,194.8 km

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Puerto Vallartacar car 2,194.8 km
    25h 40m
    $4,248–6,136

  4. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Tepicbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tepic to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    2d 3h
    $3,685–4,956

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,517Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,841.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Palm Springs to Autotransportes Medina via Indio, Tepic, and Bucerías in around 33h 52m.

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