How to travel from Puerto Vallarta to Guanajuato, Mexico

The distance between Puerto Vallarta and Guanajuato is around 536km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Puerto Vallarta to Guanajuato 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 GuanajuatoPuerto Vallarta if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Aguascalientes (AGU) then take the bus to León and then to Guanajuato.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    MX$3,450($165)
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Bus via Ameca

Take the bus to Ameca, Zapopan then León and then to Guanajuato.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    MX$565($27)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Guanajuato.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance601km (374 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puerto Vallarta and Guanajuato

There are several options for getting from Puerto Vallarta to Guanajuato by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$565 ($27) and will take around 7h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$3,450 ($165).

The distance between Puerto Vallarta and Guanajuato is around 536km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 440km (274 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Puerto Vallarta and Guanajuato by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Puerto Vallarta to Guanajuato is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx MX$3,450 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Puerto Vallarta and Guanajuato, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$565 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Puerto Vallarta and Guanajuato. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Aguascalientes (AGU) then take the bus to León and then to Guanajuato. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puerto Vallarta and Guanajuato. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Puerto Vallarta to Guanajuato. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Revolución y Calle Nuevo Malecón, Talpa de Allende, Guadalajara and Sala 2 de la Central de Autobuses. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Autotransportes Guadalajara Talpa Mascota (ATM), Primera Plus, ETN, Rojo de Los Altos, Unebus, Vallarta Plus and Futura Select run regular bus services between Puerto Vallarta and Guanajuato. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Puerto Vallarta to Guanajuato. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Aguascalientes (AGU) then take the bus to León and then to Guanajuato. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Guanajuato is Del Bajío International Airport (BJX) (BJX) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Guanajuato. Querétaro International Airport (QRO) (QRO) and General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) (MLM) 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 Guanajuato. The distance is around 601km (374 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puerto Vallarta to Guanajuato is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around MX$3,450 ($165).

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Transport options from Puerto Vallarta to Guanajuato
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 55m
MX$3,450($165)
every 30 mins536km (333 miles)
Fly to San Luis Potosi (SLP), bus5h 25m
MX$2,490($120)
4 times a day743km (462 miles)
Bus via Ameca + 3 similar
7h 5m
MX$565($27)
every 20 mins584km (363 miles)
Bus7h 40m
MX$815($39)
every 4 hours602km (374 miles)
Bus via León9h 55m
MX$1,065($51)
once daily620km (385 miles)
Bus via Guadalajara10h 10m
MX$1,065($51)
once daily614km (381 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
MX$1,065($51)
on demand601km (374 miles)

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Airports near Guanajuato

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

BJX
Del Bajío International Airport (BJX)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Guanajuato
QRO
Querétaro International Airport (QRO)
International Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Guanajuato
MLM
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Guanajuato