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How to get fromSayulita to Yelapaby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sayulita to Yelapa by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry via Bucerías

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sayulita to Buceríasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bucerías to Terminal Maritimabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Marina Vallarta to Yelapa Hotel Pierferry ferry
    2h 45m
    $613–639

  2. Bus, ferry #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sayulita to Terminal Maritimabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Playa de los Muertos to Boca de Tomatlánbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Boca de Tomatlán Beach to Yelapa Hotel Pierferry ferry
    4h 8m
    $211–317

  3. Drive 128.6 km

    1. Drive from Sayulita to Yelapacar car 128.6 km
    2h 22m
    $229–331

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sayulita to Terminal Maritimabus bus Sayulita
    2. Take the ferry from Marina Vallarta to Yelapa Hotel Pierferry ferry
    3h 1m
    $612–629

Sayulita to Yelapa by bus and ferry

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 79.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico and Yelapa, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Sayulita to Yelapa. However, you can take the bus to Bucerías, take the bus to Terminal Maritima, walk to Marina Vallarta, then take the ferry to Yelapa Hotel Pier. Alternatively, you can drive from Sayulita to Yelapa in around 2h 22m.

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