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Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana

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Five ways to Travel from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana

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Cheapest
By car (2 180 km)
25 h 4 min
2180 km.
from $119
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Plane from Puerto Vallarta (Tepic Airport) to Tijuana (Tijuana Airport)
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Bus via Acaponeta
31 h 37 min
1762 km.
from $91.85
Bus (Bus)
34 h 23 min
1762 km.
from $239.48
Bus (Bus #2)
35 h 14 min
1762 km.
from $153.83

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.38–$560.62

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.90–$318.54

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 34m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.12–$764.49

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.38–$560.62

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$140.16–$445.95

Viva Aerobus

Website:
vivaaerobus.com
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$305.80

Volaris

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$547.88

Bus operators

Futura

Phone:
800 507 5500
Email:
Website:
futura.com.mx/
Bus from Mexicali to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.78–$31.52

Chihuahuenses

Phone:
+52 55 4440 3187
Email:
Website:
chihuahuenses.com.mx/
Bus from Mexicali to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.33–$31.52

Omnibus de Mexico

Phone:
+52 55 5141 4300
Email:
Website:
odm.com.mx/
Bus from Puerto Vallarta to Tepic
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$56.06
Bus from Tepic to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
31h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$127.41–$229.35
Bus from Mexicali to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.24–$46.74

Autobuses Elite

Phone:
+52 55 4440 3187
Email:
Website:
autobuseselite.com.mx/
Bus from Mexicali to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.61–$39.13

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Email:
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from Tepic to Acaponeta
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$21.66
Bus from Mexicali to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.70–$19.57
Bus from Tepic to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$152.17

ACN Autobuses

Phone:
+52 664 299 0487
Email:
Website:
acnautobuses.com/
Bus from Tepic to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
31h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.45–$152.90
Bus from Mexicali to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.11–$23.91

Pacífico

Phone:
+52 55 4440 3187
Email:
Website:
estrellablanca.com.mx/
Bus from Bucerías to Tepic
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.29–$19.11
Bus from Puerto Vallarta to Tepic
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.84–$21.66

Autobuses Tim Premier

Phone:
+52 687 872 9871
Email:
Website:
timsinaloa.com/
Bus from Acaponeta to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
25h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.45–$108.30

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana is to bus which costs $76.09 - $152.17 and takes 35h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana?

The fastest way to get from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $65.22 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Puerto Vallarta and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Bahía de Santiago y Avenida Las Palmas and arriving at Tijuana via Aeropuerto, Bucerías, Tepic and Acaponeta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 37m.

How far is it from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana?

The distance between Puerto Vallarta and Tijuana is 1771 km. The road distance is 2178 km.

How do I travel from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana without a car is to bus via Acaponeta which takes 31h 37m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana bus from?

Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana bus services, operated by Pacífico, depart from Bucerías station.

Bus or fly from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana?

The best way to get from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $65.22 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus via Acaponeta, which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 31h 37m.

Where does the Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana bus arrive?

Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana bus services, operated by Pacífico, arrive at Tepic station.

What is the time difference between Puerto Vallarta and Tijuana?

Tijuana is 1h behind Puerto Vallarta. It is currently 12:24 in Puerto Vallarta and 11:24 in Tijuana.

Can I drive from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana is 2178 km. It takes approximately 24h 53m to drive from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 503+ hotels available in Tijuana. Prices start at $2.82 per night.
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