There are 5 ways to get from Tepic Airport (TPQ) to Puerto Vallarta by bus, rideshare, 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.
Bus via Nuevo Vallarta
best- Take the bus from Tepic to Nuevo Vallartabus
4h 8m$833–1,224Drive 141.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Tepic Airport (TPQ) to Puerto Vallartacar 141.2 km
1h 45m$250–361Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tepic-TPQ to Puerto Vallarta141.2 km
1h 45mBus
- Take the bus from Tepic to Buceríasbus
4h 20m$626–761Bus #2
- Take the bus from Tepic to Buceríasbus
4h 34m$636–761
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tepic Airport (TPQ) to Puerto Vallarta is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Tepic Airport (TPQ) to Puerto Vallarta is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $240 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Tepic Airport (TPQ) to Puerto Vallarta. However, there are services departing from Tepic and arriving at Autotransportes Medina via Boulevard Nuevo Vallarta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Tepic Airport (TPQ) and Puerto Vallarta is 192 km. The road distance is 141.2 km.
The best way to get from Tepic Airport (TPQ) to Puerto Vallarta without a car is to bus via Nuevo Vallarta which takes 4h 8m and costs $800 - $1300.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Tepic Airport (TPQ) to Puerto Vallarta, including transfers.
Tepic Airport (TPQ) to Puerto Vallarta bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, depart from Tepic station.
Tepic Airport (TPQ) to Puerto Vallarta bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, arrive at Nuevo Vallarta station.
Puerto Vallarta is 1h ahead of Tepic Airport (TPQ). It is currently 4:19 PM in Tepic Airport (TPQ) and 5:19 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Yes, the driving distance between Tepic Airport (TPQ) to Puerto Vallarta is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Tepic Airport (TPQ) to Puerto Vallarta.
What companies run services between Tepic Airport (TPQ), Mexico and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?
Omnibus de Mexico operates a bus from Tepic to Nuevo Vallarta hourly. Tickets cost $440–750 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +52 55 5141 4300
- [email protected]
- Website
- odm.com.mx
Bus from Tepic to Nuevo Vallarta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $440–750
- Schedules at
- odm.com.mx
- Book at
- odm.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- [email protected]
- Website
- estrellablanca.com.mx
Bus from Tepic to Bucerías
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $270–320
- Schedules at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
- Book at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
Bus from Tepic to Bucerías
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $270–320
- Schedules at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
- Book at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tepic-TPQ to Puerto Vallarta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tepic Airport (TPQ) and Puerto Vallarta. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








