The distance between Puerto Vallarta and Monterrey is around 1,116km (693 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 13h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Puerto Vallarta to Monterrey 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 Monterrey → Puerto Vallarta if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Tepic and then to Monterrey.
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There are several options for getting from Puerto Vallarta to Monterrey by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,085 ($52) and will take around 15h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 13h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$1,965 ($95).
The distance between Puerto Vallarta and Monterrey is around 1,116km (693 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 752km (467 miles)
It takes around 15h 50m to get from Puerto Vallarta and Monterrey by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Puerto Vallarta to Monterrey is to drive which takes around 13h 25m and will set you back approx MX$1,965 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Puerto Vallarta and Monterrey, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,085 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Puerto Vallarta and Monterrey. We recommend that you drive to Monterrey. instead which will take 13h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puerto Vallarta and Monterrey. It typically takes around 15h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Puerto Vallarta to Monterrey. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bucerías and Tepic. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 50m.
Pacífico, Omnibus de Mexico and Futura Select run regular bus services between Puerto Vallarta and Monterrey. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Puerto Vallarta to Monterrey. We recommend that you take the bus to Tepic and then to Monterrey. instead which will take 15h 50m.
The closest major airport to Monterrey is Monterrey International Airport (MTY) (MTY) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Monterrey. Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD) (NLD) and General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) (REX) 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 Monterrey. The distance is around 1,116km (693 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puerto Vallarta to Monterrey is to take the bus which takes, on average, 15h 50m and will usually cost around MX$1,085 ($52).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 15h 50m | MX$1,085($52) | once daily | 1,225km (761 miles) |
Bus via Tepic | 16h 50m | MX$1,860($89) | once daily | 1,226km (762 miles) |
Drive | 13h 25m | MX$1,965($95) | on demand | 1,116km (693 miles) |
Viva Aerobus
Volaris
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Pacífico
Futura Select
The following major airports near Monterrey offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.