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How to get fromTapachula to Puerto Vallartaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Tapachula to Puerto Vallarta by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane plane TAP - PVR
    6h 57m
    $2,271–7,068

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Central ACNbus bus Tapachula
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Tlaquepaque to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    38h 34m
    $1,721–2,805

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Politécnicobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    28h 45m
    $2,964–4,467

  4. Drive  1,924.4 km

    1. Drive from Tapachula to Puerto Vallartacar car 1,924.4 km
    21h 41m
    $4,895–7,070

  5. Bus via Tlaquepaque

    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Mexico City Politécnico Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Tlaquepaque to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    29h 15m
    $2,417–3,780

Tapachula to Puerto Vallarta by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,417Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,533.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Tapachula, Mexico and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?

Aeroméxico, Volaris, and Viva Aerobus fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tapachula to Puerto Vallarta via Politécnico, Paradero Politécnico, Poniente 112, and Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte in around 28h 45m.

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