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How to get fromPuerto Vallarta to Playa Esmeraldaby bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Melaquebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Melaque to Playa Esmeraldataxi taxi
    3h 56m
    $801–1,110

  2. Drive 162.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Puerto Vallarta to Playa Esmeraldacar car 162.5 km
    2h 23m
    $288–416

  3. Bus, taxi via Tomatlán

    1. Take the bus from Perú y Calle Panamá to Zona Militarbus bus C25
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Tomatlánbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Tomatlán to Playa Esmeraldataxi taxi
    7h 2m
    $1,770–2,330

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 276 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Puerto Vallarta to Playa Esmeralda. However, you can take the bus to Melaque then take the taxi to Playa Esmeralda. Alternatively, you can drive from Puerto Vallarta to Playa Esmeralda in around 2h 23m.

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