How to travel from Puerto Vallarta to Sayulita, Mexico

The distance between Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita is around 43km (27 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 37min.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Puerto Vallarta to Sayulita by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Bucerías and then to Sayulita.

  • Duration43min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Sayulita Festival.

  • Duration37min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,090($100)
Operated by

Transportaciones Puerto Vallarta

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Drive

Drive to Sayulita Festival.

  • Duration37min
  • Distance45km (28 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita

There are several options for getting from Puerto Vallarta to Sayulita by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 43min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 37min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,090 ($100).

The distance between Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita is around 43km (27 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 34km (21 miles)

It takes around 43min to get from Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 37min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Puerto Vallarta to Sayulita is to take a taxi which takes around 37min and will set you back approx MX$2,090 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita. We recommend that you take a taxi to Sayulita Festival. instead which will take 37min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita. It typically takes around 43min and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Puerto Vallarta to Sayulita. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bucerías and Sayulita. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 43min.

Unibuspv and Pacífico run regular bus services between Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 43min 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 Sayulita. We recommend that you take the bus to Bucerías and then to Sayulita. instead which will take 43min.

The closest major airport to Sayulita is Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) (PVR) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Sayulita. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita. The distance is around 45km (28 miles) by road and it will take around 37min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puerto Vallarta to Sayulita is to take the bus which takes, on average, 43min and will usually cost around .

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Compare travel optionsbetween Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita

Transport options from Puerto Vallarta to Sayulita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 3 similar
43min
every 30 mins48km (30 miles)
Bus via Bucerías53min
MX$21($1)
every 30 mins53km (33 miles)
Bus to Sayulita1h 25m
MX$42($2)
every 15 mins43km (27 miles)
Bus to Sayulita1h 25m
MX$42($2)
every 15 mins44km (27 miles)
Taxi
37min
MX$2,090($100)
on demand45km (28 miles)
Drive
37min
MX$84($4)
on demand45km (28 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita

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Airports near Sayulita

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

PVR
Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Sayulita
TPQ
Amado Nervo International Airport (TPQ)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Sayulita
ZLO
Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO)
International Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Sayulita