How to travel from San Miguel de Allende to Sayulita, Mexico

The distance between San Miguel de Allende and Sayulita is around 633km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from San Miguel de Allende to Sayulita 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 SayulitaSan 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).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,110($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Guadalajara then Las Varas and then to Sayulita.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,360($65)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Sayulita Festival.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance667km (414 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Miguel de Allende and Sayulita

There are several options for getting from San Miguel de Allende to Sayulita by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,085 ($52) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,110 ($100).

The distance between San Miguel de Allende and Sayulita is around 633km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 488km (303 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from San Miguel de Allende and Sayulita 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 Sayulita is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx MX$2,110 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between San Miguel de Allende and Sayulita, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,085 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Miguel de Allende and Sayulita. 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 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Miguel de Allende and Sayulita. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Miguel de Allende to Sayulita. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Guadalajara, Las Varas and Sayulita. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

ETN, Primera Plus, Pacífico, Futura Select, Nayar, Autobuses Anáhuac and Vallarta Plus run regular bus services between San Miguel de Allende and Sayulita. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 9h 10m 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 Sayulita. 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 4h 20m.

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 San Miguel de Allende and Sayulita. The distance is around 667km (414 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 Sayulita is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around MX$2,110 ($100).

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Transport options from San Miguel de Allende to Sayulita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 20m
MX$2,110($100)
once daily720km (447 miles)
Bus to León, plane5h 45m
MX$3,635($175)
5 times a day633km (394 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
9h 10m
MX$1,360($65)
5 times a day841km (523 miles)
Bus via Guadalajara10h 25m
MX$1,085($52)
5 times a day672km (418 miles)
Bus via Irapuato11h 60m
MX$1,315($63)
once daily805km (500 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
MX$1,170($56)
on demand667km (414 miles)

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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