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How to get fromPuerto Vallarta to El Arenalby bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus via La Venta del Astillero

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    1. Take the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Terminal Zapopanbus bus
    5h 4m
    $438–1,078

  2. Drive 256.2 km

    1. Drive from Puerto Vallarta to El Arenalcar car 256.2 km
    3h 17m
    $455–657

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)plane plane PVR - GDL
    2. Take the bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to La Venta del Astillerobus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Venta/ Zapopan to Arenalbus bus
    4h 23m
    $774–2,035

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Terminal Milenio Zapopanbus bus
    5h 47m
    $845–1,345

Puerto Vallarta to El Arenal by bus

Calendar238Weekly Buses
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$438Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and El Arenal, Jalisco, Mexico?

Vallarta Plus operates a bus from Puerto Vallarta to Terminal Zapopan hourly. Tickets cost $367–938 and the journey takes 4h.

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