Bus from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta on November 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FuturaBus
Terminal de Autobuses de Zihuatenejo
Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 6:45 PM CST.

Get from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 48 minutes, and with fares starting at just $166, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
12h 48mAverage Duration
515 kmDistance
13kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta start from $166. The average price for this route is around $169. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta?

    The average bus travel time from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta is 12h 48m, covering a distance of 515 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 48m and is operated by Futura.

  3. Which bus companies service the Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Futura, Estrella de Oro, Elite, Diamante, Estrella de Oro Pluss, Travelcharter, Parhikuni, Chihuahuenses, Pacifico.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta?

    The earliest bus departs from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta at 8:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 8:55pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta?

    A bus trip from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Parhikuni, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 48 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Diamante has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Estrella de Oro, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Estrella de Oro, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-26
$129
11-27
$126
Today
$128
11-29
$129
11-30
$129
12-01
No data
12-02
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12-03
$129
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $126

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 $126 to $129 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 $129 which is on 2025-11-29.

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