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For Tepic to Puerto Vallarta, MXN 845 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 Tepic to Puerto Vallarta travel time is usually about 2 hours 35 minutes for the 167 km drive. Riders have given this route a 4.89/5 average across 3,869 reviews.
Tepic – Puerto Vallarta route details
About 2 hours 35 minutes
Average travel time
167 km
Average route distance
MXN 845
Recommended ride price
About 2 hours 35 minutes
Average travel time
167 km
Average route distance
MXN 845
Recommended ride price
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Route information
Tepic and Puerto Vallarta are about 167 km apart. For Tepic to Puerto Vallarta city to city travel, the main drive follows Federal Highway 200 via Xalisco, Compostela, Las Varas, and Mezcales. It usually takes about 2 hours 35 minutes; traffic near either city, roadwork, weather, or planned stops can make the trip longer.
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How to get from Tepic to Puerto Vallarta
Taxi
A standard one-way taxi from Tepic to Puerto Vallarta may use a meter or a price quoted in advance. The drive follows Federal Highway 200 via Xalisco, Compostela, Las Varas, and Mezcales. 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
Air-conditioned coaches connect the Tepic and Puerto Vallarta terminals. 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, and add Los Muertos Beach to the itinerary.
El Malecón
About 1.6 km of promenade traces the downtown seafront: the Malecón, its rail dotted with bronze statues, with the open-air Los Arcos amphitheater partway. Crowds peak at sunset.
Zona Romántica
Just across the Cuale River lies Old Town, its cobblestone lanes lined with galleries and small restaurants. The bars cluster around Olas Altas, busy well past midnight.
Los Muertos Beach
Los Muertos sits at the edge of the Zona Romántica, the busiest beach in town. It runs 1.5 km of dark-gold sand to a sail-shaped pier.
