What is the distance between Zihuatanejo and Puerto Vallarta?

About 316 miles (510 km) separate Zihuatanejo and Puerto Vallarta.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta?

If you're headed to Puerto Vallarta from Zihuatanejo, chances are that your bus will leave from Terminal de Autobuses de Zihuatenejo and arrive at Puerto Vallarta Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Puerto Vallarta?

Once in Puerto Vallarta, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Sierra Madre Adventure, Los Muertos Pier, Las Marietas Islands, Zona Romantica (Old Town) and Sailfish & Marlin International Tournament.

Bus Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta from $88 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:55pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Zihuatenejo	12h 48m	9:43am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags
Estrella de Oro Pluss + Futura	Bus	9:45pm	Zihuatanejo	1d 8h	6:25am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags
Futura + Diamante	Bus	10:30pm	Zihuatanejo	1d 7h	6:25am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags
Futura + Estrella de Oro Pluss	Bus	6:15am	Zihuatanejo	1d 3h	9:45am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Zihuatenejo	12h 48m	8:48am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags

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 $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

12h 48mAverage Duration

319 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Zihuatanejo and Puerto Vallarta?

Stops in Zihuatanejo

A
Terminal de Autobuses de Zihuatenejo
Av. Paseo de Zihuatanejo Oriente No. 67 , Col. Zona Industrial C.P. 40880
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B
Central de Autobuses de Zihuatanejo - Omnibus
Carretera Nacional Zihuatanejo-Acapulco s/n, El Hujal , 40880 Zihuatanejo
Visit page
C
Central de Autobuses de Zihuatanejo - Autovias
Paseo de Zihuatanejo (Frente a la Gasolinera y al Seguro Social) - El Hujal, Jose Azueta, 40880 Zihuatanejo

Stops in Puerto Vallarta

A
Puerto Vallarta Airport
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B
Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta
Carretera Tepic km 9 Col. Mojoneras , 48380 Puerto Vallarta

Compare bus companies

Futura

3.5/5736 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi1.7

Based on 736 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Futura ticket prices on this trip start at $116

Futura Zihuatanejo Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews

The bus was two hours late to depart. It was suppose to have arrived in Puerto Vallarta at 10 am and did arrive at 4 pm . The last I used this service it was on time. Not sure what the problem was

Patrick H.

March 15, 2025

I was supposed to arrive in Puerto Vallarta at 7.45 am .. I’m still on the bus and it’s midday ... I have a flight at 2pm to San Francisco than back home to Australia this evening. I still have 100km till I arrive in Puerto Vallarta.. The driver is picking up every local in every town and stops for a Large amount of time .. I’m probably going to miss my flight which is going to cost me a lot of money ... I’m not happy eta was 7.45am and it’s 12 noon and I’m still a hour or two away from my destination.🤬

Emma C.

March 13, 2019

2 hours late

Dane W.

March 7, 2025

Estrella de Oro

4/532 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.5

Elite

2.5/5167 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi1.2

Diamante

4/5362 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.7

Estrella de Oro Pluss

4.5/5237 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.3

Travelcharter

3/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

Parhikuni

4.5/548 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi1.6

Chihuahuenses

3/5160 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.8

Pacifico

3/5259 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi0.6

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

What is the distance between Zihuatanejo and Puerto Vallarta?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta?
What are the best sights and things to do in Puerto Vallarta?

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