How to travel from Puerto Vallarta to Ciudad Juárez, Mexico

The distance between Puerto Vallarta and Ciudad Juárez is around 801km (498 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Puerto Vallarta to Ciudad Juárez 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 Ciudad JuárezPuerto Vallarta if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

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

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,420($68)
Operated by

Viva Aerobus

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Bus

Take the bus to Tepic and then to Monterrey.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,255($60)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Ciudad Benito Juárez.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Distance1,138km (707 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puerto Vallarta and Ciudad Juárez

There are several options for getting from Puerto Vallarta to Ciudad Juárez by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,255 ($60) and will take around 16h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$1,420 ($68).

The distance between Puerto Vallarta and Ciudad Juárez is around 801km (498 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,237km (769 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Puerto Vallarta and Ciudad Juárez by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Puerto Vallarta to Ciudad Juárez is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx MX$1,420 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Puerto Vallarta and Ciudad Juárez, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,255 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Puerto Vallarta and Ciudad Juárez. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Monterrey (MTY). instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puerto Vallarta and Ciudad Juárez. It typically takes around 16h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Puerto Vallarta to Ciudad Juárez. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bucerías, Tepic and Monterrey. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 15m.

Pacífico, Omnibus de Mexico and Futura Select run regular bus services between Puerto Vallarta and Ciudad Juárez. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

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

The flight from Puerto Vallarta to Ciudad Juárez typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) and and arrive into Monterrey (MTY).

The closest major airport to Ciudad Juárez is Abraham González Airport (CJS) (CJS) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Ciudad Juárez. General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) (CUU) and General Ignacio Pesqueira García International Airport (HMO) (HMO) 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 Puerto Vallarta and Ciudad Juárez. The distance is around 1,138km (707 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puerto Vallarta to Ciudad Juárez is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around MX$1,420 ($68).

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Transport options from Puerto Vallarta to Ciudad Juárez
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 10m
MX$1,420($68)
every 10 mins801km (498 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16h 15m
MX$1,255($60)
once daily1,249km (776 miles)
Bus via Tepic18h 50m
MX$2,005($95)
once daily1,277km (793 miles)
Drive
13h 45m
MX$2,005($95)
on demand1,138km (707 miles)

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Airports near Ciudad Juárez

The following major airports near Ciudad Juárez offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.

CJS
Abraham González Airport (CJS)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Ciudad Juárez
CUU
General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU)
International Airport
Distance
337km (210 miles) from Ciudad Juárez
HMO
General Ignacio Pesqueira García International Airport (HMO)
International Airport
Distance
528km (328 miles) from Ciudad Juárez