Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta

Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta

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Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta Schedule

Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Primera Plus Tourist AC 01:00 - 05:30MXN 865.90
Futura Business Class 02:30 - 07:37MXN 870.59
Pacifico Economy AC 04:30 - 10:27MXN 756.51
Futura Business Class 07:00 - 11:12MXN 897.58
Primera Plus Tourist AC 08:20 - 12:50MXN 876.81
VivaAerobus Economy #VB323211:45 - 12:40MXN 1,910.31
Futura Business Class 13:00 - 17:26MXN 855.28
Pacifico Economy AC 14:00 - 19:57MXN 756.51
Aeromar Economy #VW12617:30 - 18:30MXN 1,198.22
VivaAerobus Economy 18:45 - 08:00MXN 1,504.74
Primera Plus Tourist AC 20:20 - 00:50MXN 876.81
Pacifico Economy AC 22:00 - 02:32MXN 772.21

Transportation from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta

Facts about the transport from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta

Cheapest Transport$47
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure1:00 AM
Latest Departure11:59 PM
Departures per day59
Distance780 kilometers
Transport CompaniesDaytrip, Futura, Pacifico, Primera Plus, VivaAerobus, Volaris

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How to get from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta

Travelling between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 611.28 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 46.90.

How long does it take to get from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 10 hours to travel between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 9h 44m to reach Puerto Vallarta.

How much does it cost to get from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta?

Travelling between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta can be as cheap as USD 46.90 if you opt for a Pacifico bus and as expensive as USD 611.28 if you buy a Daytrip taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta ?

  • 45 from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta starting from 01:00 Guadalajara Bus Station until 23:59 Guadalajara Bus Station
  • 6 from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta starting from 11:40 Guadalajara Airport until 22:42 Guadalajara Airport
  • 8 from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta starting from 00:00 Guadalajara Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Guadalajara Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 49.99.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta

VivaAerobus, Volaris

Bus

Travelling from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta

Futura, Pacifico, Primera Plus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta

Daytrip, Transferz

What is the most popular transport to get from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 90% opted for a bus
  • 10% decided to fly