Nuevo Vallarta - Puerto Vallarta distance

We recently booked a trip at a hotel in Nuevo Vallarta not understanding it wasn't really in Puerto Vallarta. I really want to go downtown Puerto Vallarta and to the Melacon. How far is it to get there and is transportation easy or very long rides and expensive?

I think $17.00 is on the low

I think $17.00 is on the low side. It is mor like 30-35 dollars

Cab from Nuevo to Puerto Vallarta

The cab ride from most everywhere in Nuevo to most everywhere in Puerto Vallarta is about $17 USD and less than 1/2 hour