The distance between Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán is around 442km (275 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Puerto Vallarta to Mazatlán by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mazatlán → Puerto Vallarta if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Mazatlan (MZT).
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+ 3 othersTake the bus to Tepic and then to Mazatlán.
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There are several options for getting from Puerto Vallarta to Mazatlán by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$650 ($31) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$4,915 ($235).
The distance between Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán is around 442km (275 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (195 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Puerto Vallarta to Mazatlán is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx MX$4,915 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$650 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Mazatlan (MZT). instead which will take 3hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Puerto Vallarta to Mazatlán. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bucerías and Tepic. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
Pacífico, TAP, Nayar and ACN Autobuses run regular bus services between Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán. Buses run hourly and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán. Flights depart from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) and arrive at Mazatlan (MZT) - via Guadalajara (GDL). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Puerto Vallarta to Mazatlán. There is however a flight that goes via Guadalajara (GDL). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Puerto Vallarta to Mazatlán typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) and and arrive into Mazatlan (MZT).
The closest major airport to Mazatlán is General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) (MZT) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Mazatlán. Federal de Bachigualato International Airport (CUL) (CUL) and General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (DGO) (DGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán. The distance is around 442km (275 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puerto Vallarta to Mazatlán is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around MX$755 ($36).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3hrs | MX$4,915($235) | every 10 mins | 655km (407 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 6h 20m | MX$755($36) | hourly | 456km (284 miles) |
Bus to Mazatlan | 6h 40m | MX$650($31) | once daily | 463km (288 miles) |
Bus via Villa Hidalgo | 6h 50m | MX$1,465($70) | twice daily | 527km (327 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | MX$775($37) | on demand | 442km (275 miles) |
Pacífico
TAP
Nayar
ACN Autobuses
Aeromar
Aeroméxico
Viva Aerobus
Volaris
The following major airports near Mazatlán offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.