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TodayAug 10
from US$124
TomorrowAug 11
from US$124
TueAug 12
from US$124
WedAug 13
from US$113
ThuAug 14
from US$124
FriAug 15
from US$149
SatAug 16
from US$139
SunAug 17

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
    Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Acapulco
    Destination location: Acapulco Costera, Gro.
    Operated by: Futura + Estrella de Oro
    Futura + Estrella de Oro
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
    Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Acapulco
    Destination location: Central de Autobuses Papagayo
    Operated by: FuturaFutura
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
    Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Acapulco
    Destination location: Avenida Ejido
    Operated by: FuturaFutura
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
    Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Acapulco
    Destination location: Central de Autobuses Papagayo
    Operated by: Pacifico + Elite Select
    Pacifico + Elite Select
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
    Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Acapulco
    Destination location: Central de Autobuses Papagayo
    Operated by: Pacifico + Futura
    Pacifico + Futura
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco

Bus
Average PriceUS$128 - US$241Average Duration20h
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$38 - US$38Average Duration15h 40m
30kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Acapulco. The journey takes about 20 hours, and with fares starting at just US$128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
20hAverage Duration
US$128Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$168
Average Bus Trip Duration20h
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance705 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Puerto Vallarta - Acapulco

  1. How far is Puerto Vallarta from Acapulco?

    The distance between Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco is around 701 km (435 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Puerto Vallarta Airport, in Puerto Vallarta, and end it at Terminal Cruces, Las Cruces, Acapulco de Juárez, in Acapulco.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-08
US$129
08-09
US$129
Today
US$129
08-11
US$129
08-12
US$129
08-13
US$129
08-14
US$129
08-15
US$129
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco was searched and found on Aug 8, 2025 with a price of US$129

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$129 to US$129 for a bus ticket from Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$129 which is on 2025-08-11.

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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