Cabo San Lucas to Puerto Vallarta: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Cabo San Lucas from Puerto Vallarta?
The distance from Cabo San Lucas to Puerto Vallarta is 338.3 miles (544.5 km) as the crow flies. Puerto Vallarta is located ESE of Cabo San Lucas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2160.8 miles, taking about 47h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in Mexico.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Cabo San Lucas to Puerto Vallarta
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Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 113 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
- You could travel this distance about 73.6 times to circle the Earth's equator