Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan Juan del Sur to Puerto Vallartaby shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, or car

Find Transport to Puerto Vallarta

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from San Juan del Sur to Puerto Vallarta by shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Shuttle, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan del Sur to Managua Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane plane MGA - PVR
    10h 10m
    $3,466–12,555

  2. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from San Juan del Sur to Peñas Blancastaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Chinandegabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chinandega to Terminal San Benito - CCAbus bus Mga
    4. Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Tapachula to Politécnicobus bus
    6. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    2d 9h

  3. Drive 2,996.6 km

    1. Drive from San Juan del Sur to Puerto Vallartacar car 2,996.6 km
    37h 12m
    $6,265–9,050

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan del Sur to Leónshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from León to Antigua Guatemalashuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Antigua Guatemala to Tapachulabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tapachula to Mexico City Politécnico Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1bus bus
    6. Take the bus from Terminal Tlaquepaque to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    2d 17h
    $5,468–8,108

  5. Shuttle, bus via San Pedro Sula

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan del Sur to Terminal Metropolitana de Busesshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Antigua Guatemalashuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Antigua Guatemala to Tapachulabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tapachula to Politécnicobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    2d 22h
    $7,402–9,152

  6. Shuttle, bus via Chetumal

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan del Sur to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceibashuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba to Floresshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Flores to Chetumalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chetumal to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    3d 3h
    $8,630–17,730

Managua Airport (MGA) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration9h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,147Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Juan del Sur to Puerto Vallarta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,374.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 10m

What companies run services between San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from San Juan del Sur to Puerto Vallarta. However, you can take the shuttle to Managua Airport, walk to Managua Airport (MGA) airport, fly to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR), walk to Avenida Francisco Medina Ascencio, then take the bus to Bahía de Santiago y Avenida Las Palmas. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Peñas Blancas, take the bus to Chinandega, take the bus to Terminal San Benito - CCA, drive to San Salvador, take the bus to Tapachula, take the bus to Politécnico, walk to Politécnico, take the line 5 subway to Autobuses del Norte, walk to México D.F., Central De Autobuses Del Norte, then take the bus to Puerto Vallarta.

Airlines
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to travel India's Golden Triangle, How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, and The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games - to help you get the most out of your next trip.