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How to get fromPuerto Vallarta to San Carlosby plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Puerto Vallarta to San Carlos by plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to Arturo Michelena International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane PVR - VLN
    2. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    17h 57m
    $378–1,435

  2. Fly Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS)plane plane PVR - CCS
    2. Take the bus from Terminal La Bandera to Big Low Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    16h 37m
    $259–947

  3. Fly Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to Jacinto Lara International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM)plane plane PVR - BRM
    2. Take the bus from Barquisimeto to Sararebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sarare to Apartaderotaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Apartadero to Parque San Carlosbus bus
    22h 46m

  4. Bus to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Terminal Zapopanbus bus
    2. Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane GDL - VLN
    3. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    22h 3m
    $302–1,096

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration18h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,272.6 km
  • Duration: 17h 57m

What companies run services between Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and San Carlos, Venezuela?

There is no direct connection from Puerto Vallarta to San Carlos. However, you can take the bus to Avenida Francisco Medina Ascencio, walk to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), walk to Ibarren Borges, take the line 2 bus to Henry Ford, take the taxi to Big Low Center, then take the bus to San Carlos. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Avenida Francisco Medina Ascencio, walk to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) airport, fly to Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM), walk to Aeropuerto, take the line 901 bus to Variquisimeto, take the bus to Las Trinitarias, walk to Barquisimeto, take the bus to Sarare, take the taxi to Apartadero, then take the bus to Parque San Carlos.

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