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Next departures from Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta on 17 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Estrella de Oro + Futura
Acapulco Costera, Gro.
Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192Cheapest
Futura
Central de Autobuses Papagayo
Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192Fastest
Futura
Central de Autobuses Papagayo
Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192No tags
Estrella de Oro + Futura
Acapulco Costera, Gro.
Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192No tags
Elite Select + Futura
Avenida Ejido
Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta

Bus
Average priceUS$128 - US$265Average duration19h 50m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$77 - US$77Average duration15h 40m
30kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Puerto Vallarta. The journey takes about 15 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
15h 40mAverage duration
US$77Cheapest ticket
30kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$169
Average bus trip duration19h 50m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure01:30
Distance436 miles
Latest bus departure23:40

Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Acapulco - Puerto Vallarta

  1. What's the distance between Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta by coach?

    The distance between Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta by coach is approximately 435 miles (701 km).

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

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. 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
14/09
US$128
15/09
US$130
Today
US$128
17/09
US$130
18/09
US$130
19/09
US$128
20/09
US$128
21/09
US$130
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta was searched and found on 14 Sept 2025 with a price of US$128

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

You can expect to pay from US$128 to US$130 for a bus ticket from Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$128, which is on 2025-09-20.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Acapulco 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 Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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!

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