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How to get fromSan Diego–Tijuana to Puerto Vallartaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego–Tijuana to Puerto Vallarta by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane plane TIJ - PVR
    3h 1m
    $1,753–4,462

  2. Bus via Mexicali

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tepicbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tepic to Nuevo Vallartabus bus
    33h 39m
    $2,129–3,308

  3. Drive 2,167.9 km

    1. Drive from San Diego–Tijuana to Puerto Vallartacar car 2,167.9 km
    25h 37m
    $4,167–6,019

  4. Fly to Amado Nervo International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Amado Nervo International Airport (TPQ)plane plane TIJ - TPQ
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    5h 46m
    $3,813–11,882

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Centro to Santiago Ixcuintlabus bus Ensenada
    2. Take the bus from Santiago Ixcuintla to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    33h 46m
    $1,827–2,463

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Tepicbus bus Plus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Buceríasbus bus
    34h 51m
    $2,796–4,985

  7. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Tepicbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    37h 51m
    $2,769–6,972

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,770.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

Volaris and Viva Aerobus fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana to Liverpool y Francia via Mexicali, Tepic, Tepic, Nuevo Vallarta, and Boulevard Nuevo Vallarta in around 33h 39m.

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