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How to get fromPuerto Vallarta to Tijuanaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Puerto Vallarta to 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
    4h 58m
    $1,210–3,820

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nuevo Vallarta to Tepicbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Tijuanabus bus
    34h 41m
    $1,860–2,779

  3. Drive 2,167.6 km

    1. Drive from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuanacar car 2,167.6 km
    25h 26m
    $3,854–5,566

  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
    7h 23m
    $3,090–19,365

  5. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from Nuevo Vallarta to Tepicbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Tijuanabus bus
    35h 49m
    $2,860–6,779

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Bucerías to Tepicbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Tijuanabus bus
    36h 36m
    $1,697–2,364

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,769.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and 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, and Tepic in around 34h 41m.

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