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Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to Puerto Vallarta — Transport Guide 2026

Puerto Vallarta (PVR) is 10 km from Zona Romántica. Uber operates (unlike Cancún). Authorized taxis + shared shuttles standard.

PVR10 km to cityMXNLatin America
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Last updated: 2026-07

By AirConnect Editorial
Cheapest
Uber outside perimeter (~$10)
Fastest
Authorized taxi (~15 min)

Every transport option compared

Uber (from outside airport)

ride share · Best for: Best value + English
Cost
MXN 200-350 ($10-18)
Time
20-30 min
Frequency
On-demand
Uber pickup outside airport perimeter (not inside terminal). Walk 5-10 min to catch.

Authorized airport taxi

taxi · Best for: Direct + reliable
Cost
MXN 400-800 ($20-40)
Time
15-25 min
Frequency
On-demand
Buy voucher at kiosk in arrivals. Fixed rates by zone.

Shared shuttle van

shuttle · Best for: Groups + hotels
Cost
MXN 350-600 ($18-30)
Time
30-60 min
Frequency
On-demand
Multiple stops. Book online.

Local bus (to city centre)

bus · Best for: Extreme budget
Cost
MXN 20 (~$1)
Time
45-60 min
Frequency
Every 15 min
Walk from terminal to main road. Not recommended with heavy luggage.

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No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

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Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport from Puerto Vallarta?
Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) is 10 km from Puerto Vallarta city centre.
What is the cheapest way from PVR to Puerto Vallarta?
Uber outside perimeter (~$10)
What is the fastest way from PVR to Puerto Vallarta?
Authorized taxi (~15 min)