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For Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta, MXN 1,355 is the suggested starting price, not a fixed fare. Passengers can post another amount, review the driver replies, and pick an offer after checking the rating, reviews, and vehicle. The Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta travel time is usually about 4 hours 30 minutes for the 312 km drive. Riders have given this route a 4.93/5 average across 4,453 reviews.
Guadalajara – Puerto Vallarta route details
About 4 hours 30 minutes
Average travel time
312 km
Average route distance
MXN 1,355
Recommended ride price
About 4 hours 30 minutes
Average travel time
312 km
Average route distance
MXN 1,355
Recommended ride price
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Route information
Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta are about 312 km apart. For Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta city to city travel, the main drive follows Federal Highway 15D and the Jala–Puerto Vallarta Toll Road via Tequila, Magdalena, Ixtlán del Río, Jala, Compostela, Las Varas, and Bucerías. It usually takes about 4 hours 30 minutes; traffic near either city, roadwork, weather, or planned stops can make the trip longer.
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How to get from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta
Taxi
A standard one-way taxi from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta may use a meter or a price quoted in advance. The drive follows Federal Highway 15D and the Jala–Puerto Vallarta Toll Road via Tequila, Magdalena, Ixtlán del Río, Jala, Compostela, Las Varas, and Bucerías. With the inDrive intercity ride service, the passenger posts a fare and can choose from the driver replies after reviewing ratings and vehicle details. This private car service is a comfortable travel option for a door-to-door ride with a local driver.
Bus
Coaches leave Terminal Milenio in Zapopan for Puerto Vallarta. Departure times, boarding points, and travel time vary by operator and date, so check the current details before leaving. A bus can be an affordable travel option; inDrive.City to City offers a door-to-door ride with a local driver.
What are the best places to visit in Puerto Vallarta?
After arriving in Puerto Vallarta, start with El Malecón, continue to Zona Romántica (Old Vallarta), and add Isla Río Cuale to the itinerary.
El Malecón
A twelve-block promenade along the bay through downtown. Bronze sculptures line the walk, from Rotonda del Mar mid-boardwalk to Los Milenios near Hotel Rosita at the north end.
Zona Romántica (Old Vallarta)
Cross the Río Cuale south and Old Town Vallarta begins. Cobblestone streets curl through small art galleries, taco carts crowding Basilio Badillo.
Isla Río Cuale
An island where the Río Cuale splits downtown, with craft stalls along the paths and open-air restaurants under the shade trees. Hanging footbridges link it to both banks.
