How to travel from San Miguel de Allende to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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.

6 routes found

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 VallartaSan Miguel de Allende if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to San Luis Potosí then fly from San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,110($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Guadalajara then Talpa de Allende and then to Puerto Vallarta.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    MX$835($40)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Puerto Vallarta.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance660km (410 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Miguel de Allende and Puerto Vallarta

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from San Miguel de Allende to Puerto Vallarta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3h 55m
MX$2,110($100)
once daily691km (429 miles)
Bus to León, plane5h 20m
MX$3,635($175)
5 times a day604km (375 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
9hrs
MX$835($40)
5 times a day674km (419 miles)
Bus via Guadalajara12h 15m
MX$1,210($58)
5 times a day671km (417 miles)
Bus via Salamanca13h 45m
MX$1,210($58)
once daily829km (515 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
MX$1,170($56)
on demand660km (410 miles)

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Airports near Puerto Vallarta

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

PVR
Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Puerto Vallarta
TPQ
Amado Nervo International Airport (TPQ)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Puerto Vallarta
ZLO
Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO)
International Airport
Distance
180km (112 miles) from Puerto Vallarta