The distance between Monterrey and Puerto Vallarta is around 1,116km (694 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 13h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Monterrey to Puerto Vallarta by 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 → Monterrey if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Tepic and then to Bucerias.
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Drive to Puerto Vallarta.
There are several options for getting from Monterrey to Puerto Vallarta by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,130 ($54) and will take around 15h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 13h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$1,965 ($95).
The distance between Monterrey and Puerto Vallarta is around 1,116km (694 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 752km (467 miles)
It takes around 15h 45m to get from Monterrey and Puerto Vallarta by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Monterrey to Puerto Vallarta is to drive which takes around 13h 40m and will set you back approx MX$1,965 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Monterrey and Puerto Vallarta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,130 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Monterrey and Puerto Vallarta. We recommend that you drive to Puerto Vallarta. instead which will take 13h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Monterrey and Puerto Vallarta. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Monterrey to Puerto Vallarta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tepic and Bucerias. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 45m.
Omnibus de Mexico, Pacífico and Futura Select run regular bus services between Monterrey and Puerto Vallarta. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Monterrey to Puerto Vallarta. We recommend that you take the bus to Tepic and then to Bucerias. instead which will take 15h 45m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Monterrey and Puerto Vallarta. The distance is around 1,116km (694 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Monterrey to Puerto Vallarta is to take the bus which takes, on average, 15h 45m and will usually cost around MX$1,130 ($54).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 15h 45m | MX$1,130($54) | once daily | 1,440km (895 miles) |
Bus via Tepic | 16h 45m | MX$1,880($90) | once daily | 1,231km (765 miles) |
Drive | 13h 40m | MX$1,965($95) | on demand | 1,116km (694 miles) |
Viva Aerobus
Volaris
Aeromar
Pacífico
Futura Select
The following major airports near Puerto Vallarta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.