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

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There are 7 ways to get from 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
    4h 24m
    $1,302–3,815

  2. Bus via Acaponeta

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Acaponetabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Acaponeta to Tepicbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tepic to Nuevo Vallartabus bus
    32h 20m
    $2,016–3,060

  3. Drive 2,163.2 km

    1. Drive from Tijuana to Puerto Vallartacar car 2,163.2 km
    25h 36m
    $3,846–5,555

  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
    7h 9m
    $3,052–10,748

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Tepicbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Nuevo Vallartabus bus
    34h 41m
    $1,908–2,749

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Tepicbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Buceríasbus bus
    35h 10m
    $1,710–2,293

  7. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Tepicbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    35h 53m
    $2,798–6,649

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

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,769.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between 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 Acaponeta, Tepic, Nuevo Vallarta, and Boulevard Nuevo Vallarta in around 32h 20m.

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