Bus Tickets from Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
    Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: Zihuatanejo
    Destination location: Terminal de Autobuses de Zihuatenejo
    Operated by: FuturaFutura
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
    Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: Zihuatanejo
    Destination location: Terminal de Autobuses de Zihuatenejo
    Operated by: FuturaFutura
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
    Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: Zihuatanejo
    Destination location: Terminal de Autobuses de Zihuatenejo
    Operated by: FuturaFutura
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
    Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: Zihuatanejo
    Destination location: Terminal de Autobuses de Zihuatenejo
    Operated by: Pacifico + Elite Select
    Pacifico + Elite Select
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
    Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: Zihuatanejo
    Destination location: Terminal de Autobuses de Zihuatenejo
    Operated by: FuturaFutura
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo

Bus
Average PriceUS$109 - US$256Average Duration16h 45m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Carpool
Average PriceUS$38 - US$38Average Duration9h 40m
21kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Zihuatanejo. The journey takes about 16 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$109, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
16h 45mAverage Duration
US$109Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$124
Average Bus Trip Duration16h 45m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure5:00am
Distance514 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Puerto Vallarta - Zihuatanejo

  1. What is the travel distance from Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo?

    The distance between Puerto Vallarta and Zihuatanejo is around 510 km (316 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Puerto Vallarta Airport, in Puerto Vallarta, and end it at Terminal de Autobuses de Zihuatenejo, in Zihuatanejo.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-30
US$91
08-31
US$87
Today
US$87
09-02
US$87
09-03
US$87
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09-06
US$87
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo was searched and found on Sep 6, 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 Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$87 to US$91 for a bus ticket from Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$87 which is on 2025-09-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Puerto Vallarta and Zihuatanejo!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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