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Today1 Aug
from US$122
Tomorrow2 Aug
from US$117
Sun3 Aug
from US$122
Mon4 Aug
from US$122
Tue5 Aug
from US$145
Wed6 Aug
from US$122
Thu7 Aug
from US$122
Fri8 Aug

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 2 August at
    Departure city: Acapulco
    Departure location: Avenida Ejido
    Arrival time: 3 August at
    Destination city: Puerto Vallarta
    Destination location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
    Operated by: ALTAMAR + Futura
    ALTAMAR + Futura
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 2 August at
    Departure city: Acapulco
    Departure location: Central de Autobuses Papagayo
    Arrival time: 3 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: 2 August at
    Departure city: Acapulco
    Departure location: Central de Autobuses Papagayo
    Arrival time: 3 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: 2 August at
    Departure city: Acapulco
    Departure location: Acapulco Costera, Gro.
    Arrival time: 3 August at
    Destination city: Puerto Vallarta
    Destination location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
    Operated by: Estrella de Oro + Futura
    Estrella de Oro + Futura
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 2 August at
    Departure city: Acapulco
    Departure location: Central de Autobuses Papagayo
    Arrival time: 3 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 3 ways to travel from Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta

Bus
Average priceUS$129 - US$262Average duration19h 50m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average priceUS$142 - US$142Average duration21h 50m
22kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$60 - US$60Average duration13h 40m
30kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Puerto Vallarta. The journey takes about 19 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$129, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
19h 50mAverage duration
US$129Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$169
Average bus trip duration19h 50m
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure00:30
Distance436 miles
Latest bus departure23:31

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.

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30/07
US$127
31/07
US$127
Today
US$127
02/08
US$127
03/08
US$127
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US$127
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta was searched and found on 1 Aug 2025 with a price of US$127

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$127 to US$127 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$127, which is on 2025-08-02.

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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