How to travel from Tijuana to Sayulita, Mexico

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.

6 routes found

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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Tram and Plane

Take a tram to America Plaza Station then fly from San Diego (SAN) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    MX$7,400($355)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Tepic and then to Sayulita.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,905($140)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Sayulita Festival.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance2,183km (1,357 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tijuana and Sayulita

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Tijuana to Sayulita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Tram and Plane + 1 similar
4h 20m
MX$7,400($355)
once daily1,870km (1,162 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 25m
MX$4,890($235)
every 4 hours2,083km (1,294 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
1 day 1h
MX$2,905($140)
twice daily2,618km (1,627 miles)
Bus via Tepic1 day 8h
MX$2,235($105)
every 4 hours2,350km (1,460 miles)
Bus via Tepic1 day 8h
MX$2,195($105)
4 times a day2,208km (1,372 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
MX$3,825($185)
on demand2,183km (1,357 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