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How to get fromPuerto Vallarta to El Fuerteby bus, car, plane, or train

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

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Los Mochisbus bus
    2. Drive from Los Mochis to El Fuertecar car
    16h 44m
    $2,166–2,946

  2. Drive 892 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Puerto Vallarta to El Fuertecar car 892 km
    11h 2m
    $1,590–2,296

  3. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Los Mochis International Airport (LMM)plane plane PVR - LMM
    2. Take the train from Los Mochis to El Fuertetrain train
    10h 40m
    $3,480–8,850

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bucerías to Tepicbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Los Mochisbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Mochis to El Fuertetrain train
    18h 50m
    $2,667–4,624

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Los Mochis International Airport (LMM) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,793Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Puerto Vallarta to El Fuerte.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 956.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 44m

What companies run services between Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and El Fuerte, Estado de Sinaloa, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Puerto Vallarta to El Fuerte. However, you can take the bus to Mojoneras y Avenida Francisco Medina Ascencio, walk to Puerto Vallarta, take the bus to Los Mochis, then drive to El Fuerte. Alternatively, you can drive from Puerto Vallarta to El Fuerte in around 11h 2m.

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