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

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There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix to Puerto Vallarta by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane plane PHX - PVR
    4h 46m
    $1,011–5,524

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Tepicbus bus San José / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Buceríasbus bus
    30h 12m
    $2,675–5,178

  3. Drive  1,870 km

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Puerto Vallartacar car 1,870 km
    20h 56m
    $4,766–6,884

  4. Bus via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd)

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tepicbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Buceríasbus bus
    32h 30m
    $1,622–2,150

  5. Bus via Guasave

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Guasavebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Guasave to Mazatlánbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mazatlán to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    33h 43m
    $4,165–5,385

Phoenix (PHX) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,088Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,572.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix to Autotransportes Medina via Tepic and Bucerías in around 30h 12m.

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