How to travel from Ciudad Juárez to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

The distance between Ciudad Juárez and Puerto Vallarta is around 806km (501 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ciudad Juárez 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 VallartaCiudad Juárez if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,400($67)
Operated by

Viva Aerobus

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Bus

Take the bus to Guadalajara then Talpa de Allende and then to Puerto Vallarta.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,065($51)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Puerto Vallarta.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Distance1,137km (707 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ciudad Juárez and Puerto Vallarta

There are several options for getting from Ciudad Juárez to Puerto Vallarta by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,065 ($51) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$1,400 ($67).

The distance between Ciudad Juárez and Puerto Vallarta is around 806km (501 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,237km (769 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Ciudad Juárez and Puerto Vallarta by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ciudad Juárez to Puerto Vallarta is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx MX$1,400 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Ciudad Juárez and Puerto Vallarta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,065 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ciudad Juárez and Puerto Vallarta. We recommend that you fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR). instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ciudad Juárez and Puerto Vallarta. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ciudad Juárez to Puerto Vallarta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monterrey, Guadalajara, Av. Dr. Roberto Michel, Talpa de Allende and Puerto Vallarta. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

Apolo Platinum, Autotransportes Guadalajara Talpa Mascota (ATM), Omnibus de Mexico, Pacífico and Futura Select run regular bus services between Ciudad Juárez and Puerto Vallarta. Buses run once a week and take around 14h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ciudad Juárez and Puerto Vallarta. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and arrive at Puerto Vallarta (PVR). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Ciudad Juárez and Puerto Vallarta with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

Viva Aerobus, Volaris and Aeromar fly between Ciudad Juárez and Puerto Vallarta. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and and arrive into Puerto Vallarta (PVR). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Ciudad Juárez to Puerto Vallarta typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) 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 Ciudad Juárez and Puerto Vallarta. The distance is around 1,137km (707 miles) by road and it will take around 14hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ciudad Juárez to Puerto Vallarta is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around MX$1,400 ($67).

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Transport options from Ciudad Juárez to Puerto Vallarta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2hrs
MX$1,400($67)
every 10 mins806km (501 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
14h 20m
MX$1,065($51)
once a week1,162km (722 miles)
Bus via Tepic16h 15m
MX$1,295($62)
once daily1,466km (911 miles)
Bus via Tepic18h 10m
MX$2,030($95)
once daily1,272km (790 miles)
Drive
14hrs
MX$2,005($95)
on demand1,137km (707 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