How to travel from Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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.

3 routes found

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.

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Fly

Fly from Acapulco (ACA) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    MX$3,175($150)
Operated by

Volaris

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Bus

Take the bus to Puerto Vallarta.

  • Duration18h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,925($90)
Operated by

Futura Select

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Drive

Drive to Puerto Vallarta.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Distance1,176km (731 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Acapulco and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta

Transport options from Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 50m
MX$3,175($150)
every 10 mins1,002km (622 miles)
Bus
18h 45m
MX$1,925($90)
every 20 mins1,174km (730 miles)
Drive
13h 25m
MX$2,070($100)
on demand1,176km (731 miles)

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Airports near Puerto Vallarta

The following major airports near Puerto Vallarta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.

PVR
Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Puerto Vallarta
TPQ
Amado Nervo International Airport (TPQ)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Puerto Vallarta
ZLO
Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO)
International Airport
Distance
180km (112 miles) from Puerto Vallarta