The distance between Isla Holbox and Puerto Vallarta is around 2,462km (1,530 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to jump in a helicopter and then take the bus which takes around 1 day 4h.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Isla Holbox to Puerto Vallarta by helicopter and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Puerto Vallarta → Isla Holbox if you're planning a return trip.
Jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Villahermosa Airport then take the bus to México Central Norte and then to Bucerías.
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Take the bus to Playa del Carmen Colectivos then Mexico City and then to Bucerías.
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There are several options for getting from Isla Holbox to Puerto Vallarta by helicopter and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$3,765 ($180) and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can jump in a helicopter and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 1 day 4h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$101,950 ($4,875).
The distance between Isla Holbox and Puerto Vallarta is around 2,462km (1,530 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,857km (1,154 miles)
It takes around 1 day 4h to get from Isla Holbox and Puerto Vallarta by helicopter and bus.
The quickest way to get from Isla Holbox to Puerto Vallarta is to jump in a helicopter and then take the bus which takes around 1 day 4h and will set you back approx MX$101,950 ($4,875).
The cheapest way to travel between Isla Holbox and Puerto Vallarta is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$3,765 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Isla Holbox and Puerto Vallarta. We recommend that you jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Villahermosa Airport then take the bus to México Central Norte and then to Bucerías. instead which will take 1 day 4h.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Isla Holbox and Puerto Vallarta. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Isla Holbox to Puerto Vallarta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chiquilá, Playa del Carmen Colectivos, Playa del Carmen Alterna, Mexico City and Bucerías. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.
Sindicato de taxistas Lázaro Cárdenas del Río, ADO and Futura Select run regular bus services between Isla Holbox and Puerto Vallarta. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isla Holbox to Puerto Vallarta. We recommend that you jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Villahermosa Airport then take the bus to México Central Norte and then to Bucerías. instead which will take 1 day 4h.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isla Holbox to Puerto Vallarta. We recommend that you jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Villahermosa Airport then take the bus to México Central Norte and then to Bucerías. instead which will take 1 day 4h.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isla Holbox to Puerto Vallarta is to jump in a helicopter and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 4h and will usually cost around MX$101,950 ($4,875).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Helicopter and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | MX$101,950($4,875) | once daily | 2,462km (1,530 miles) |
Helicopter to Playa del Carmen, bus | 1 day 20h | MX$32,110($1,535) | every 4 hours | 2,676km (1,663 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 16h | MX$3,765($180) | twice daily | 2,647km (1,645 miles) |
Autotransportes Guadalajara Talpa Mascota (ATM)
ADO
Ecobus Express
Turistab
Futura Select
Volaris
Aeroméxico
Viva Aerobus
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
The following major airports near Puerto Vallarta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.