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For Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara, 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 Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara travel time is usually about 4 hours 30 minutes for the 312 km drive. Riders have given this route a 4.92/5 average across 4,379 reviews.
Puerto Vallarta – Guadalajara 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
Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara are about 312 km apart. For Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara city to city travel, the main drive follows Federal Highway 15D and the Jala–Puerto Vallarta Toll Road via Bucerías, Las Varas, Compostela, Jala, Ixtlán del Río, Magdalena, and Tequila. 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 Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara
Taxi
A standard one-way taxi from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara may use a meter or a price quoted in advance. The drive follows Federal Highway 15D and the Jala–Puerto Vallarta Toll Road via Bucerías, Las Varas, Compostela, Jala, Ixtlán del Río, Magdalena, and Tequila. 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 Puerto Vallarta's Central Camionera and arrive at Terminal Milenio in Zapopan. 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 destinations to visit in Guadalajara?
Explore Guadalajara through the Guadalajara Cathedral, continue to the Hospicio Cabañas, and round out the route with Plaza Tapatía.
Guadalajara Cathedral
The Guadalajara Cathedral and its pair of yellow-tiled spires are the symbol of the city. Building began in 1561, and the interior holds colonial paintings and a sculpted main altar.
Hospicio Cabañas
The Hospicio Cabañas is a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to the murals of José Clemente Orozco, a cultural treasure of Guadalajara.
Plaza Tapatía
Plaza Tapatía is an iconic place in Guadalajara, full of history and culture, with access to landmarks such as the Degollado Theater.
