The distance between San Miguel de Allende and Puerto Vallarta is around 604km (375 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from San Miguel de Allende to Puerto Vallarta by bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Puerto Vallarta → San Miguel de Allende if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to San Luis Potosí then fly from San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR).
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Take the bus to Guadalajara then Talpa de Allende and then to Puerto Vallarta.
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There are several options for getting from San Miguel de Allende to Puerto Vallarta by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$835 ($40) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,110 ($100).
The distance between San Miguel de Allende and Puerto Vallarta is around 604km (375 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 466km (290 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from San Miguel de Allende and Puerto Vallarta by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from San Miguel de Allende to Puerto Vallarta is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx MX$2,110 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between San Miguel de Allende and Puerto Vallarta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$835 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between San Miguel de Allende and Puerto Vallarta. We recommend that you take the bus to San Luis Potosí then fly from San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Miguel de Allende and Puerto Vallarta. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from San Miguel de Allende to Puerto Vallarta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Guadalajara, Alba, Av. Dr. Roberto Michel, Talpa de Allende and Puerto Vallarta. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
ETN, Primera Plus, Autotransportes Guadalajara Talpa Mascota (ATM), Autobuses Anáhuac, Coordinados, Flecha Amarilla and Vallarta Plus run regular bus services between San Miguel de Allende and Puerto Vallarta. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Miguel de Allende to Puerto Vallarta. We recommend that you take the bus to San Luis Potosí then fly from San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR). instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Puerto Vallarta is Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) (PVR) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Puerto Vallarta. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from San Miguel de Allende and Puerto Vallarta. The distance is around 660km (410 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Miguel de Allende to Puerto Vallarta is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around MX$2,110 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 55m | MX$2,110($100) | once daily | 691km (429 miles) |
Bus to León, plane | 5h 20m | MX$3,635($175) | 5 times a day | 604km (375 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 9hrs | MX$835($40) | 5 times a day | 674km (419 miles) |
Bus via Guadalajara | 12h 15m | MX$1,210($58) | 5 times a day | 671km (417 miles) |
Bus via Salamanca | 13h 45m | MX$1,210($58) | once daily | 829km (515 miles) |
Drive | 8h 15m | MX$1,170($56) | on demand | 660km (410 miles) |
Autobuses Anáhuac
Futura Select
ETN
Primera Plus
Chihuahuenses
Volaris
TAR Aerolineas
Aeromar
The following major airports near Puerto Vallarta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.