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Six ways to Travel from Puerto Vallarta Airport to San Jose

Composite routes from Puerto Vallarta Airport to San Jose

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.64–$509.66
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.16–$433.21
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.09–$1,083.02

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.90–$293.05
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.41–$242.09
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
7h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.86–$331.28

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.41–$496.92
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
5h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.83–$1,019.32

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.64–$509.66
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.16–$433.21
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
11h 56m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$280.31–$891.90

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$127.41–$420.47
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$114.67–$369.50
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.16–$458.69

Viva Aerobus

Website:
vivaaerobus.com
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.41–$382.24

Volaris

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
9h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.16–$369.50

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.92–$11.47

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Los
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.01–$76.45
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.97–$178.38

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.92

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.61–$70.08

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from Tepic to San
Ave. Duration:
42h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.64–$305.80

ACN Autobuses

Phone:
+52 664 299 0487
Website:
acnautobuses.com/
Bus from Tepic to Santa
Ave. Duration:
27h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.19–$178.38

Pacífico

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

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to San Jose is to fly and Caltrain which costs $119.57 - $228.26 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to San Jose is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $130.43 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto and arriving at San Jose via Bucerías and Tepic. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 43m.

How far is it from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to San Jose?

The distance between Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) and San Jose is 2459 km. The road distance is 3017.4 km.

How do I travel from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to San Jose without a car is to bus and train which takes 43h 54m and costs $130.43 - $391.30 .

How long does it take to get from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to San Jose?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to San Jose bus from?

Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to San Jose bus services, operated by Pacífico, depart from Bucerías station.

Bus or fly from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to San Jose?

The best way to get from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to San Jose is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $130.43 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $152.17 - $282.61 and takes 45h 43m.

Where does the Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to San Jose bus arrive?

Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to San Jose bus services, operated by Pacífico, arrive at Tepic station.

What is the time difference between Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) and San Jose?

San Jose is 1h behind Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR). It is currently 05:02 in Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) and 04:02 in San Jose.

Can I drive from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to San Jose is 3017 km. It takes approximately 31h 47m to drive from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 489+ hotels available in San Jose. Prices start at $76.96 per night.
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