Written by the Vallarta Shuttle operations team — we drive these routes every day.
The La Cruz–Punta Burro corridor stretches along the north Banderas Bay coast beyond La Cruz de Huanacaxtle — about 50-65 minutes from PVR airport. This stretch has boutique resorts and private villa communities. Private taxi from $128 USD per vehicle, all-inclusive.
How long is the transfer from PVR to La Cruz–Punta Burro?
This zone encompasses the coastal stretch north of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle toward Punta Burro — roughly 48-58 km from PVR airport via Federal 200 north, then the access roads toward the bay. Off-peak the transfer takes 50-62 minutes. During holiday periods allow 65-75 minutes.
La Cruz–Punta Burro vs. the Riviera Nayarit corridor: pricing the outer stretch
La Cruz–Punta Burro sits near the far end of the Riviera Nayarit corridor that runs north from PVR along Federal 200 — past Marina Vallarta, Vidanta, Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, and the La Cruz de Huanacaxtle marina village, toward the coastal stretch that leads into the Punta Mita peninsula. Every zone along this corridor gets farther from the airport, and pricier, as you move north, and this stretch is one of the two outermost legs before Punta Mita itself.
| Zone | Drive time from PVR | Private taxi | Shared shuttle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Vallarta (Jalisco) | 15-20 min | $50/vehicle | Not offered |
| Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta | 20-28 min | $53/vehicle | $16.50/seat |
| Nuevo Vallarta | 22-30 min | $58/vehicle | $20/seat |
| Bucerías | 26-35 min | $67/vehicle | Not offered |
| La Cruz de Huanacaxtle | 38-50 min | $91/vehicle | Not offered |
| La Cruz–Punta Burro | 50-65 min | $128/vehicle | Not offered |
| Punta Burro / El Corral | 60-75 min | $141/vehicle | Not offered |
| Punta Mita | 55-75 min | $161/vehicle | Not offered |
Read the table as a straight line north: La Cruz–Punta Burro, at $128, sits $37 above La Cruz de Huanacaxtle ($91) and $13 below Punta Burro/El Corral ($141) — the fare climbs with the extra distance and access-road time past the La Cruz town center. If your address is in the marina village itself, the La Cruz de Huanacaxtle transfer applies instead and costs less. If you are headed farther north to a secluded property near Punta Burro proper or El Corral, check the Punta Burro/El Corral transfer page — that stretch runs 60-75 minutes at $141 per vehicle. Confirm your exact property name and address at booking so we quote the correct zone.
Is there a shared shuttle from PVR to La Cruz–Punta Burro?
Not currently. Vallarta Shuttle's shared, per-seat shuttle runs only to Vidanta and Nuevo Vallarta, the two zones closest to the airport on this corridor. La Cruz–Punta Burro is served by private taxi only, at a flat $128 USD per vehicle for up to 3 passengers.