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How to get fromPlaya del Carmen to Puerto Vallartaby plane, bus, car, train, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Puerto Vallarta by plane, bus, car, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Cancún International Airport to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane plane CUN - PVR
    6h 23m
    $2,423–10,023

  2. Ferry to Cozumel International Airport, fly to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport

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    1. Take the ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumelferry ferry
    2. Fly from Cozumel International Airport (CZM) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane plane CZM - PVR
    7h 29m
    $2,359–10,825

  3. Bus via Tlaquepaque

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Tlaquepaque to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    38h 42m
    $3,966–7,232

  4. Drive 2,425.2 km

    1. Drive from Playa del Carmen to Puerto Vallartacar car 2,425.2 km
    27h 36m
    $4,279–6,181

  5. Train to Tulum International Airport, fly to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuertotrain train
    2. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane plane TQO - PVR
    7h 10m
    $2,620–7,612

  6. Fly Cancún International Airport to Amado Nervo International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Amado Nervo International Airport (TPQ)plane plane CUN - TPQ
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    9h 34m
    $3,883–11,743

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    39h 25m
    $4,206–7,682

Playa del Carmen to Puerto Vallarta by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration38h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,966Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,967.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

Volaris and Viva Aerobus fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Puerto Vallarta via Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1, and Terminal Tlaquepaque in around 38h 42m.

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