There are 6 ways to get from SeaTac to Puerto Vallarta by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly
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Fly from Seattle (SEA) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)
Cheapest option
Bus via Sacramento
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Take the bus from Tacoma Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
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Take the bus from Sacramento to Tepic
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Take the bus from Tepic to Bucerías
4 alternative options
Train, bus
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Take the train from Seattle to Los Angeles
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Take the bus from Los Angeles to Tepic
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Take the bus from Tepic to Puerto Vallarta
Bus
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Take the bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland Bus Stop
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Take the bus from Portland to Fresno
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Take the bus from Fresno to Tepic
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Take the bus from Tepic to Bucerías
Train, bus via Yuma
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Take the train from Seattle to Los Angeles
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Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtrak
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Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to 2nd Ave and B Street
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Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Santiago Ixcuintla
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Take the bus from Santiago Ixcuintla to Puerto Vallarta
Drive
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Drive from SeaTac to Puerto Vallarta
Seattle (SEA) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) flights
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Mexico from United States
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of United States
Conditions of entry into Mexico from United States
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Mexico
1.5m
Recommended
Considerations leaving from United States
The official advice is to delay international travel until fully vaccinated
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Mexico is currently allowed from United States.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Puerto Vallarta is 911.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Puerto Vallarta is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Puerto Vallarta is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 911.
No, but conditions apply when returning to United States from Mexico.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 22 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from SeaTac to Puerto Vallarta is to fly which costs $210 - $1,900 and takes 4h 50m.
The quickest way to get from SeaTac to Puerto Vallarta is to fly which costs $210 - $1,900 and takes 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct bus from SeaTac to Puerto Vallarta. However, there are services departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and arriving at Puerto Vallarta via Portland, Fresno, Tepic and Bucerias. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
The distance between SeaTac and Puerto Vallarta is 3355 km. The road distance is 4282.9 km.
The best way to get from SeaTac to Puerto Vallarta without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $400 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from SeaTac to Puerto Vallarta, including transfers.
SeaTac to Puerto Vallarta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport station.
The best way to get from SeaTac to Puerto Vallarta is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $210 - $1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $450 and takes 2 days 17h.
The quickest flight from Seattle Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport is the direct flight which takes 4h 35m.
SeaTac to Puerto Vallarta bus services, operated by Pacífico, arrive at Bucerías station.
- Distance: 3355.5 km
- Duration: 4h 50m
What companies run services between SeaTac, WA, USA and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta and five other airlines fly from SeaTac to Puerto Vallarta hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SeaTac to Puerto Vallarta via Portland Bus Stop, Portland, Fresno, Tepic, and Bucerias in around 2 days 17h.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $3900 - $14000
Flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $3900 - $14000
Flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $3900 - $14000
Flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $3900 - $14000
Flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $3900 - $14000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $4000 - $8000
Flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $4000 - $8000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $4000 - $14000
Flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $4000 - $14000
Flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $4000 - $14000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $4500 - $14000
Flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $4600 - $14000
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $4600 - $10000
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2400 - $3400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $2400 - $3400
- Premium
- $7000 - $10000
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $4900 - $7500
- Business Seat
- $5000 - $7500
Train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $750 - $1100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $750 - $1100
- Premium
- $3900 - $5500
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $1300 - $1900
- Business Seat
- $1300 - $1900
- Phone
- +1 (213) 368-1172 ; (502) 2232-3436
- info@boletosdebus.com
- Website
- busesusatours.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Tepic
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $4800 - $7000
- Schedules at
- busesusatours.com
- Phone
- 800 507 5500
- contacto@estrellablanca.com.mx
- Website
- estrellablanca.com.mx
Bus from Tepic to Puerto Vallarta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $245
- Schedules at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
Bus from Tepic to Bucerías
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $258
- Schedules at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
- Phone
- 800 001 1827
- clientestap@tap.com.mx
- Website
- tap.com.mx
Bus from Tepic to Puerto Vallarta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $160 - $700
- Schedules at
- tap.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $950
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $350 - $950
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $250 - $360
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1400 - $2100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Economy
- $1400 - $2100
- Flexible
- $2200 - $3200
Bus from Tacoma Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1400 - $2000
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Economy
- $1400 - $2000
- Flexible
- $2100 - $3100
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Fresno to Tepic
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2800 - $4800
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 664 299 0487
- clientes@acnautobuses.com
- Website
- sites.miticket.mx
Bus from Sacramento to Tepic
- Ave. Duration
- 45h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1500 - $4500
- Website
- ACN Autobuses
- Phone
- +1 928-783-2235
- Website
- ycipta.org
Bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to 2nd Ave and B Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $37
- Website
- Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority
- Phone
- +52 687 872 9871
- autobusestimpremier@gmail.com
- Website
- tim.miticket.mx
Bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Santiago Ixcuintla
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1200
- Schedules at
- tim.miticket.mx
- Phone
- 800 507 5500
- contacto@estrellablanca.com.mx
- Website
- estrellablanca.com.mx
Bus from Santiago Ixcuintla to Puerto Vallarta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $280 - $390
- Schedules at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
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Puerto Vallarta is 1h ahead of SeaTac. It is currently 5:14 PM in SeaTac and 6:14 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Yes, the driving distance between SeaTac to Puerto Vallarta is 4283 km. It takes approximately 44h 38m to drive from SeaTac to Puerto Vallarta.
Air Canada, Delta, American Airlines and two other airlines offer flights from Seattle Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport.
There are 421+ hotels available in Puerto Vallarta. Prices start at $1750 MXN per night.