How to travel from Cabo San Lucas to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

The distance between Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta is around 1,042km (647 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cabo San Lucas to Puerto Vallarta by bus, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Puerto VallartaCabo San Lucas if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,385($115)
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Drive

Drive to Puerto Vallarta.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Distance3,466km (2,154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta

There are several options for getting from Cabo San Lucas to Puerto Vallarta by bus, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around MX$2,385 ($115) and will take around 3h 25m.

The distance between Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta is around 1,042km (647 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 546km (339 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 22h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cabo San Lucas to Puerto Vallarta is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx MX$2,385 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around MX$2,385 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta. We recommend that you take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta. We recommend that you take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cabo San Lucas to Puerto Vallarta. We recommend that you take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR). instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta. The distance is around 3,466km (2,154 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 22h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cabo San Lucas to Puerto Vallarta is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around MX$2,385 ($115).

How do I get from Cabo San Lucas to Puerto Vallarta

Compare travel optionsbetween Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta

Transport options from Cabo San Lucas to Puerto Vallarta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 25m
MX$2,385($115)
hourly1,042km (647 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
1 day 22h
MX$6,085($290)
on demand3,466km (2,154 miles)
Bus and Ferry23h 50m
MX$2,635($125)
3 times a week1,102km (685 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