How to travel from Isla Mujeres to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
The distance between Isla Mujeres and Puerto Vallarta is around 2,036km (1,265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Isla Mujeres to Puerto Vallarta by ferry, plane, helicopter, 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 → Isla Mujeres if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then fly from Cancun (CUN) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical costMX$3,890($185)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then take the bus to Mexico City and then to Bucerías.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costMX$3,805($180)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Punta Sam then drive to Puerto Vallarta.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costMX$4,745($225)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isla Mujeres and Puerto Vallarta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isla Mujeres to Puerto Vallarta by ferry, plane, helicopter, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around MX$3,805 ($180) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$3,890 ($185).
The distance between Isla Mujeres and Puerto Vallarta is around 2,036km (1,265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,920km (1,193 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Isla Mujeres and Puerto Vallarta by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Isla Mujeres to Puerto Vallarta is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx MX$3,890 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Isla Mujeres and Puerto Vallarta is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around MX$3,805 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isla Mujeres and Puerto Vallarta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then fly from Cancun (CUN) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isla Mujeres and Puerto Vallarta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then fly from Cancun (CUN) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isla Mujeres to Puerto Vallarta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then fly from Cancun (CUN) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR). instead which will take 5h 20m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isla Mujeres to Puerto Vallarta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then fly from Cancun (CUN) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR). instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isla Mujeres to Puerto Vallarta is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around MX$3,890 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isla Mujeres and Puerto Vallarta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 20m | MX$3,890($185) | every 4 hours | 2,036km (1,265 miles) |
| Ferry, Helicopter and Plane | 6h 30m | MX$12,730($610) | every 4 hours | 2,391km (1,486 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 15h | MX$3,805($180) | twice daily | 2,627km (1,632 miles) |
| Ferry to Playa Tortugas, bus | 1 day 17h | MX$3,805($180) | twice daily | 2,616km (1,626 miles) |
| Ferry to Playa Tortugas, bus | 1 day 17h | MX$3,970($190) | twice daily | 2,620km (1,628 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 5h | MX$4,745($225) | every 20 mins | 2,490km (1,547 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isla Mujeres and Puerto Vallarta
Airlines
Volaris
Aeroméxico
Viva Aerobus
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Bus companies
Futura Select
ETN
Ferry operators
Ultramar Ferry
helicopters
Holbox Collection
Airports near Puerto Vallarta
The following major airports near Puerto Vallarta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.
Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Puerto Vallarta
Amado Nervo International Airport (TPQ)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Puerto Vallarta
Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO)
- Distance
- 180km (112 miles) from Puerto Vallarta