The distance between Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta is around 1,002km (622 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Puerto Vallarta → Acapulco if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Acapulco (ACA) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR).
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+ 3 othersTake the bus to Puerto Vallarta.
Futura Select
Drive to Puerto Vallarta.
There are several options for getting from Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,925 ($90) and will take around 18h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$3,175 ($150).
The distance between Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta is around 1,002km (622 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 700km (435 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx MX$3,175 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,925 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta. We recommend that you fly from Acapulco (ACA) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta. It typically takes around 18h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Puerto Vallarta. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 18h 45m.
Futura Select run regular bus services between Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 18h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta. Flights depart from Acapulco (ACA) and arrive at Puerto Vallarta (PVR) - via Mexico City (MEX). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta. There is however a flight that goes via Mexico City (MEX). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Acapulco (ACA) and and arrive into Puerto Vallarta (PVR).
The closest major airport to Puerto Vallarta is Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) (PVR) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Puerto Vallarta. Amado Nervo International Airport (TPQ) (TPQ) and Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO) (ZLO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta. The distance is around 1,176km (731 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around MX$3,175 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 50m | MX$3,175($150) | every 10 mins | 1,002km (622 miles) |
Bus | 18h 45m | MX$1,925($90) | every 20 mins | 1,174km (730 miles) |
Drive | 13h 25m | MX$2,070($100) | on demand | 1,176km (731 miles) |
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Aeroméxico
Viva Aerobus
Aeromar
Futura Select
The following major airports near Puerto Vallarta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.