Practical Information For Travelers...
Getting To Bucerias, Mexico
Closest Airports to Bucerias
The closest airports to Bucerias are:
- the Tepic airport (TPQ) located approximately 55 miles northeast of Bucerias in Tepic, Mexico and,
- the closest and most frequently used by travelers is the Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International airport (PVR) located about 6 miles southeast of Bucerias in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
(Select your country of origin below for details on traveling to Bucerias)
Getting to Bucerias From The United States
By Air...
There are five major carriers providing service to Gustavo Días Ordaz International Airport in Puerto Vallarta. They include American, United, Continental, Delta, Aeromexico, and Mexicana. Flights are available daily from major air travel hubs - Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York. Many flights route through Mexico City or Guadalajara during the low season however during high season (November - April) direct flights can often be found from many major US cities.
Departure City
Airline (s)
Duration
Chicago
American, United
4h, 35min
Dallas
American
2h, 42min
Denver
Frontier, United
3h, 20min
Detroit
Frontier
4h, 50min
Houston
Continental
2h, 20min
Kansas City
Frontier
3h, 35min
Las Vegas
Frontier
3h, 35min
Los Angeles
Frontier
3h, 35min
New York (Newark)
Frontier
3h, 35min
New York (JFK)
Frontier
3h, 35min
Getting to Bucerias From Canada
By Air...
Direct flights during high season (November - April) are available from Toronto with Air Canada. Other carriers whose routes include lay-overs include Mexicana, American, Continental and US Airways.
Flights from Montreal typically have a change of planes in either Chicago, Atlanta or Newark and varies by carrier hub. Carriers include Delta, United, American, US Airways and Mexicana.
From The United Kingdom/Europe
By Air...
Fly direct from London's Heathrow airport to Mexico City daily. From there flights are plentiful to Puerto Vallarta via Mexicana and Aero Mexico among other carriers. Many carriers provide service from Heathrow to Mexico City - not all are daily however - included are Air France, American, Mexicana, Air Canada, Iberia, and BMI.
Other options are to fly to one of the major airline hubs in the US and connect to a direct flight to Puerto Vallarta from cities including Dallas, Chicago, or Los Angeles depending on the season. Direct flights are more frequent during high season in Puerto Vallarta (November - April).
A third alternative is to travel through other European major cities including Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid or Frankfurt.
From Australia and New Zealand
By Air...
There are no direct flights from Australia and New Zealand to Mexico. Most travelers go via the USA; often Los Angeles. The best US cities for International-thru connections to Mexico are: Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Chicago and New York. Check to see which route offers the best fares.
Flying times will vary depending on which route is taken; Dallas, Miami and Los Angeles offer the quickest 2nd-leg flights to Mexico via the USA.
Arrival To Puerto Vallarta Airport, Now Where...
Traveling To Bucerias By Taxi (Cab)
Cab far to Bucerias is approximately $20.00 - $25.00 US. More information available soon...
Traveling To Bucerias By Bus
To take the bus from the airport, cross the bridge (walkway over the road ) and wait at the bottom of the stairs for the bus and the bus will stop for you. Take a bus that has "Bucerias," "La Cruz" or "Punta Mita" written across the front windshield.
Traveling To Bucerias By Car
From the Airport, follow the signs to Highway 200 or Compostella to Tepic. More information available soon...