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Today11 Aug
from US$101
Tomorrow12 Aug
Wed13 Aug
from US$101
Thu14 Aug
Fri15 Aug
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Sat16 Aug
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 13 August at
    Departure city: Zihuatanejo
    Departure location: Terminal de Autobuses de Zihuatenejo
    Arrival time: 14 August at
    Destination city: Puerto Vallarta
    Destination location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
    Operated by: FuturaFutura
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 13 August at
    Departure city: Zihuatanejo
    Departure location: Terminal de Autobuses de Zihuatenejo
    Arrival time: 14 August at
    Destination city: Puerto Vallarta
    Destination location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
    Operated by: FuturaFutura
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta

Bus
Average priceUS$113 - US$215Average duration12h 48m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$27 - US$27Average duration12h 40m
21kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Puerto Vallarta. The journey takes about 12 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
12h 40mAverage duration
US$27Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$115
Average bus trip duration12h 48m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure06:15
Distance319 miles
Latest bus departure22:55

Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Zihuatanejo - Puerto Vallarta

  1. How far is Puerto Vallarta from Zihuatanejo by coach?

    The distance between Zihuatanejo and Puerto Vallarta by coach is approximately 316 miles (510 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09/08
US$87
10/08
US$87
Today
US$87
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13/08
US$87
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15/08
US$87
16/08
US$87
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta was searched and found on 10 Aug 2025 with a price of US$87

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

You can expect to pay from US$87 to US$87 for a bus ticket from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$87, which is on 2025-08-15.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

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