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San Francisco, United States of America → Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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Seven ways to Travel from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta

Composite routes from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$599.57
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
5h 48m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$829.20
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$765.41
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$293.41–$956.76

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$344.44
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$408.22
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$510.27

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$701.63
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
7h 56m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$1,084.33

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$599.57
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
5h 48m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$829.20
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$765.41
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$293.41–$956.76

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$510.27
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$765.41

Viva Aerobus

Website:
vivaaerobus.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$574.06

Volaris

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$548.54
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
6h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$599.57

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.76–$82.92
Train from Oakland to Los
Ave. Duration:
12h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Modesto
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.02–$89.30

Omnibus de Mexico

Phone:
+52 55 5141 4300
Website:
odm.com.mx/
Bus from Tepic to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.84–$56.13
Bus from Tepic to Nuevo
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.21–$54.85

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.27–$127.57

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from San Jose to Tepic
Ave. Duration:
40h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.84–$306.16

ACN Autobuses

Phone:
+52 664 299 0487
Website:
acnautobuses.com/
Bus from Modesto to Tepic
Ave. Duration:
43h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.43–$204.11

Pacífico

Phone:
+52 55 4440 3187
Website:
estrellablanca.com.mx/
Bus from Tepic to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.86–$21.69
Bus from Tepic to Bucerías
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.31–$19.14

Buses USA Tours

Phone:
+1 213 368 1172
Website:
busesusatours.com/
Bus from Los Angeles to Tepic
Ave. Duration:
25h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$178.60–$229.62

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is to bus which costs $108.70 - $271.74 and takes 2 days 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $152.17 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Puerto Vallarta via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles and Tepic. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 16m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta?

The distance between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta is 2544 km. The road distance is 3080.2 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 37h 16m and costs $195.65 - $358.70 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta?

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta bus from?

San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Bus or fly from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $152.17 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $195.65 - $358.70 and takes 37h 16m.

Where does the San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta bus arrive?

San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta?

Puerto Vallarta is 1h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 06:39 in San Francisco and 07:39 in Puerto Vallarta.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is 3080 km. It takes approximately 32h 46m to drive from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta.

Where can I stay near Puerto Vallarta?

There are 2058+ hotels available in Puerto Vallarta. Prices start at $51.05 per night.
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