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How to get fromPuerto Vallarta to San Diego–Tijuanaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Puerto Vallarta to San Diego–Tijuana by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Tijuana International Airport

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    1. Fly from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane PVR - TIJ
    3h 50m
    $1,710–4,470

  2. Bus via Mexicali

    1. Take the bus from Nuevo Vallarta to Tepicbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Mexicalibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    33h 46m
    $2,110–3,329

  3. Drive 2,169.4 km

    1. Drive from Puerto Vallarta to San Diego–Tijuanacar car 2,169.4 km
    25h 27m
    $4,170–6,024

  4. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PVR - SAN
    6h 18m
    $3,090–19,365

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nuevo Vallarta to Tepicbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Tijuanabus bus
    38h 3m
    $2,887–6,919

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Bucerías to Tepicbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Tijuanabus bus
    38h 50m
    $1,724–2,504

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,769.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and San Diego–Tijuana, Mexico?

Volaris and Viva Aerobus fly from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Autotransportes Medina to Tijuana via Boulevard Nuevo Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, Tepic, Tepic, and Mexicali in around 33h 46m.

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