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How to get fromPlaya Esmeralda to Puerto Vallartaby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Playa Esmeralda to Puerto Vallarta by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus via El Tuito

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Playa Esmeralda to Campo Acostataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Campo Acosta to El Tuitobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Tuito to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    4h 6m
    $687–883

  2. Drive 162.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Playa Esmeralda to Puerto Vallartacar car 162.3 km
    2h 22m
    $288–415

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Playa Esmeralda to Campo Acostataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Campo Acosta to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bahía de Santiago y Avenida Las Palmas to Perú y Calle Panamábus bus
    5h 39m
    $807–1,030

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Map of how to get from Playa Esmeralda to Puerto Vallarta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Playa Esmeralda, Mexico and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Playa Esmeralda to Puerto Vallarta. However, you can take the taxi to Campo Acosta, take the bus to El Tuito, walk to El Tuito, then take the bus to Puerto Vallarta. Alternatively, you can drive from Playa Esmeralda to Puerto Vallarta in around 2h 22m.

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