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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Riviera Maya to Puerto Vallarta

Composite routes from Riviera Maya to Puerto Vallarta

Cheapest
28 h 19 min
Car
2485 km.
from $136
Other
9 h 41 min
Ferry, Plane
1872 km.
from $269.89
41 h 13 min
1872 km.
from $294.61
2 d 6 h 30 min
1872 km.
from $189.57

Transport providers

Bus operators

ADO

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Email:
solucioneshola@ado.com.mx
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
25h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$121.04–$203.86

Futura

Phone:
800 507 5500
Email:
contacto@geb.mx
Website:
futura.com.mx/
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
12h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$62.43–$114.67

Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC)

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Email:
solucioneshola@ado.com.mx
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna to Tuxtla
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$165.64

Autotravel

Phone:
+52 713 120 0700
Email:
ventas@autotravel.mx
Website:
autotravel.mx/
Bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Central
Ave. Duration:
26h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.43–$101.93

Vallarta Plus

Phone:
+52 333 111 8780
Email:
callcenter@vallartaplus.com
Website:
vallartaplus.com/
Bus from Terminal Tlaquepaque to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.76–$48.90

Airlines

Aeroméxico

Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from Cozumel International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
6h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$458.69

Viva Aerobus

Website:
vivaaerobus.com
Plane from Cozumel International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$356.76

Volaris

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Cozumel International Airport to Licenciado
Ave. Duration:
11h 6m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.82–$356.76

Other operators

Ultramar Ferry

Phone:
+52 998 460 3084
Email:
servicioalcliente@ultramarferry.com
Website:
ultramarferry.com/en
Other from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$9.53–$19.06

Winjet

Phone:
+52 987 872 1588
Email:
info@winjet.mx
Website:
winjet.mx/en/home/
Other from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.61–$14.58

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Riviera Maya to Puerto Vallarta?

The cheapest way to get from Riviera Maya to Puerto Vallarta is to bus via Tuxtla Gutiérrez which costs $141.30 - $282.61 and takes 2 days 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Riviera Maya to Puerto Vallarta?

The fastest way to get from Riviera Maya to Puerto Vallarta is to ferry and fly which takes 9h 41m and costs $97.83 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Riviera Maya and Puerto Vallarta?

No, there is no direct bus from Riviera Maya to Puerto Vallarta. However, there are services departing from Puerto Aventuras and arriving at Puerto Vallarta via Playa del Carmen Alterna and Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 13m.

How far is it from Riviera Maya to Puerto Vallarta?

The distance between Riviera Maya and Puerto Vallarta is 1968 km. The road distance is 2482.4 km.

How do I travel from Riviera Maya to Puerto Vallarta without a car?

The best way to get from Riviera Maya to Puerto Vallarta without a car is to bus which takes 41h 13m and costs $152.17 - $282.61 .

How long does it take to get from Riviera Maya to Puerto Vallarta?

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Riviera Maya to Puerto Vallarta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riviera Maya to Puerto Vallarta bus from?

Riviera Maya to Puerto Vallarta bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Playa del Carmen Alterna station.

Where does the Riviera Maya to Puerto Vallarta bus arrive?

Riviera Maya to Puerto Vallarta bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte station.

What is the time difference between Riviera Maya and Puerto Vallarta?

Puerto Vallarta is 1h behind Riviera Maya. It is currently 22:12 in Riviera Maya and 21:12 in Puerto Vallarta.

Can I drive from Riviera Maya to Puerto Vallarta?

Yes, the driving distance between Riviera Maya to Puerto Vallarta is 2482 km. It takes approximately 28h 49m to drive from Riviera Maya 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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