The distance between Tijuana and Sayulita is around 1,870km (1,162 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a tram and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Tijuana to Sayulita by plane, bus, tram and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take a tram to America Plaza Station then fly from San Diego (SAN) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR).
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Take the bus to Tepic and then to Sayulita.
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Drive to Sayulita Festival.
There are several options for getting from Tijuana to Sayulita by plane, bus, tram and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$2,195 ($105) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a tram and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$7,400 ($355).
The distance between Tijuana and Sayulita is around 1,870km (1,162 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,725km (1,072 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Tijuana and Sayulita by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tijuana to Sayulita is to take a tram and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx MX$7,400 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Tijuana and Sayulita, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$2,195 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Tijuana and Sayulita. We recommend that you take a tram to America Plaza Station then fly from San Diego (SAN) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tijuana and Sayulita. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tijuana to Sayulita. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tepic, Tepic Centro, Tepic Insurgentes and Sayulita. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.
ACN Autobuses, Pacífico, TAP and Tufesa Mexico run regular bus services between Tijuana and Sayulita. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tijuana to Sayulita. We recommend that you fly from Tijuana (TIJ) to Tepic (TPQ) then take the bus to Sayulita. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tijuana and Sayulita. The distance is around 2,183km (1,357 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tijuana to Sayulita is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around MX$4,890 ($235).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Tram and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 20m | MX$7,400($355) | once daily | 1,870km (1,162 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4h 25m | MX$4,890($235) | every 4 hours | 2,083km (1,294 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 1h | MX$2,905($140) | twice daily | 2,618km (1,627 miles) |
Bus via Tepic | 1 day 8h | MX$2,235($105) | every 4 hours | 2,350km (1,460 miles) |
Bus via Tepic | 1 day 8h | MX$2,195($105) | 4 times a day | 2,208km (1,372 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 1h | MX$3,825($185) | on demand | 2,183km (1,357 miles) |
Viva Aerobus
Volaris
Aeroméxico
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Southwest Airlines
TAP
Tufesa Mexico
San Diego Metro Transit
The following major airports near Sayulita offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.