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How to get fromPuerto Vallarta to Acapulcoby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA)plane plane PVR - ACA
    5h 18m
    $2,110–6,170

  2. Drive 925.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Puerto Vallarta to Acapulcocar car 925.3 km
    12h 57m
    $1,643–2,373

  3. Bus via Tlaquepaque

    1. Take the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Terminal Tlaquepaquebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2 to Central de Autobuses Papagayobus bus
    19h 26m
    $2,167–3,438

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco Ejidobus bus
    19h 41m
    $2,710–4,020

Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,167Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 752.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Acapulco, Mexico?

Viva Aerobus, Aeroméxico, and two other airlines fly from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puerto Vallarta to Central de Autobuses Papagayo via Terminal Tlaquepaque and Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2 in around 19h 26m.

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