Busbud recommends taking the bus from Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Puerto Vallarta. The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Customers appreciate the comfy seats and nice selection of films. Some suggest adding the service address for foreigners along with a map for better convenience.
Nayar Mazatlán Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews
First, no w/c on a 5.5 hour trip. Second, the bus arrived late to our connection station. Primarily due to the bus driver stopping and in every little place to let people on and off like a city bus service! We therefore missed our connecting bus. Thirdly, the bus company would not allow us to catch the next available bus to Puerto Vallarta, because we didn't have a ticket for that bus. Fourthly, we then had to find our way to Puerto Vallarta. Uber or taxi were the only choices. So it was an Uber ride that cost $163.00 cdn. 40.00 dollars more than our overall bus ticket costs. So what was originally a fare for 125.00 now cost us 288.00 and a very long day!
2 out of 5 stars
Cary G.
Plan on the trip taking at least 90 minutes longer than posted. The bus will stop often to pick up local vendors and additional passengers. No onboard bathroom.
1 out of 5 stars
Miranda H.
Total chaos. No schedule and sense of timing. Took almost 12 hours to rch Puerto Vallarta. Do not, do not recommend bus trips.
Based on 698 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Futura ticket prices on this trip start at US$118
Nayar Mazatlán Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews
First, no w/c on a 5.5 hour trip. Second, the bus arrived late to our connection station. Primarily due to the bus driver stopping and in every little place to let people on and off like a city bus service! We therefore missed our connecting bus. Thirdly, the bus company would not allow us to catch the next available bus to Puerto Vallarta, because we didn't have a ticket for that bus. Fourthly, we then had to find our way to Puerto Vallarta. Uber or taxi were the only choices. So it was an Uber ride that cost $163.00 cdn. 40.00 dollars more than our overall bus ticket costs. So what was originally a fare for 125.00 now cost us 288.00 and a very long day!
2 out of 5 stars
Cary G.
Plan on the trip taking at least 90 minutes longer than posted. The bus will stop often to pick up local vendors and additional passengers. No onboard bathroom.
1 out of 5 stars
Miranda H.
Total chaos. No schedule and sense of timing. Took almost 12 hours to rch Puerto Vallarta. Do not, do not recommend bus trips.
Based on 22 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Nayar ticket prices on this trip start at US$41
Nayar Mazatlán Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews
First, no w/c on a 5.5 hour trip. Second, the bus arrived late to our connection station. Primarily due to the bus driver stopping and in every little place to let people on and off like a city bus service! We therefore missed our connecting bus. Thirdly, the bus company would not allow us to catch the next available bus to Puerto Vallarta, because we didn't have a ticket for that bus. Fourthly, we then had to find our way to Puerto Vallarta. Uber or taxi were the only choices. So it was an Uber ride that cost $163.00 cdn. 40.00 dollars more than our overall bus ticket costs. So what was originally a fare for 125.00 now cost us 288.00 and a very long day!
2 out of 5 stars
Cary G.
Plan on the trip taking at least 90 minutes longer than posted. The bus will stop often to pick up local vendors and additional passengers. No onboard bathroom.
1 out of 5 stars
Miranda H.
Total chaos. No schedule and sense of timing. Took almost 12 hours to rch Puerto Vallarta. Do not, do not recommend bus trips.
Based on 679 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Tufesa ticket prices on this trip start at US$53
Nayar Mazatlán Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews
First, no w/c on a 5.5 hour trip. Second, the bus arrived late to our connection station. Primarily due to the bus driver stopping and in every little place to let people on and off like a city bus service! We therefore missed our connecting bus. Thirdly, the bus company would not allow us to catch the next available bus to Puerto Vallarta, because we didn't have a ticket for that bus. Fourthly, we then had to find our way to Puerto Vallarta. Uber or taxi were the only choices. So it was an Uber ride that cost $163.00 cdn. 40.00 dollars more than our overall bus ticket costs. So what was originally a fare for 125.00 now cost us 288.00 and a very long day!
2 out of 5 stars
Cary G.
Plan on the trip taking at least 90 minutes longer than posted. The bus will stop often to pick up local vendors and additional passengers. No onboard bathroom.
1 out of 5 stars
Miranda H.
Total chaos. No schedule and sense of timing. Took almost 12 hours to rch Puerto Vallarta. Do not, do not recommend bus trips.
A good way to travel this route is with TIM Express buses. The company offers 2 daily departures, with ticket prices starting at US$54 and the shortest trip taking about 875. TIM Express gets you where you want to go for a fair price.
Nayar Mazatlán Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews
First, no w/c on a 5.5 hour trip. Second, the bus arrived late to our connection station. Primarily due to the bus driver stopping and in every little place to let people on and off like a city bus service! We therefore missed our connecting bus. Thirdly, the bus company would not allow us to catch the next available bus to Puerto Vallarta, because we didn't have a ticket for that bus. Fourthly, we then had to find our way to Puerto Vallarta. Uber or taxi were the only choices. So it was an Uber ride that cost $163.00 cdn. 40.00 dollars more than our overall bus ticket costs. So what was originally a fare for 125.00 now cost us 288.00 and a very long day!
2 out of 5 stars
Cary G.
Plan on the trip taking at least 90 minutes longer than posted. The bus will stop often to pick up local vendors and additional passengers. No onboard bathroom.
1 out of 5 stars
Miranda H.
Total chaos. No schedule and sense of timing. Took almost 12 hours to rch Puerto Vallarta. Do not, do not recommend bus trips.
Based on 157 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Elite ticket prices on this trip start at US$51
Nayar Mazatlán Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews
First, no w/c on a 5.5 hour trip. Second, the bus arrived late to our connection station. Primarily due to the bus driver stopping and in every little place to let people on and off like a city bus service! We therefore missed our connecting bus. Thirdly, the bus company would not allow us to catch the next available bus to Puerto Vallarta, because we didn't have a ticket for that bus. Fourthly, we then had to find our way to Puerto Vallarta. Uber or taxi were the only choices. So it was an Uber ride that cost $163.00 cdn. 40.00 dollars more than our overall bus ticket costs. So what was originally a fare for 125.00 now cost us 288.00 and a very long day!
2 out of 5 stars
Cary G.
Plan on the trip taking at least 90 minutes longer than posted. The bus will stop often to pick up local vendors and additional passengers. No onboard bathroom.
1 out of 5 stars
Miranda H.
Total chaos. No schedule and sense of timing. Took almost 12 hours to rch Puerto Vallarta. Do not, do not recommend bus trips.
Based on 18 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Turistar ticket prices on this trip start at US$123
Nayar Mazatlán Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews
First, no w/c on a 5.5 hour trip. Second, the bus arrived late to our connection station. Primarily due to the bus driver stopping and in every little place to let people on and off like a city bus service! We therefore missed our connecting bus. Thirdly, the bus company would not allow us to catch the next available bus to Puerto Vallarta, because we didn't have a ticket for that bus. Fourthly, we then had to find our way to Puerto Vallarta. Uber or taxi were the only choices. So it was an Uber ride that cost $163.00 cdn. 40.00 dollars more than our overall bus ticket costs. So what was originally a fare for 125.00 now cost us 288.00 and a very long day!
2 out of 5 stars
Cary G.
Plan on the trip taking at least 90 minutes longer than posted. The bus will stop often to pick up local vendors and additional passengers. No onboard bathroom.
1 out of 5 stars
Miranda H.
Total chaos. No schedule and sense of timing. Took almost 12 hours to rch Puerto Vallarta. Do not, do not recommend bus trips.
Based on 21 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the timeliness. Valle del Guadiana ticket prices on this trip start at US$139
Nayar Mazatlán Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews
First, no w/c on a 5.5 hour trip. Second, the bus arrived late to our connection station. Primarily due to the bus driver stopping and in every little place to let people on and off like a city bus service! We therefore missed our connecting bus. Thirdly, the bus company would not allow us to catch the next available bus to Puerto Vallarta, because we didn't have a ticket for that bus. Fourthly, we then had to find our way to Puerto Vallarta. Uber or taxi were the only choices. So it was an Uber ride that cost $163.00 cdn. 40.00 dollars more than our overall bus ticket costs. So what was originally a fare for 125.00 now cost us 288.00 and a very long day!
2 out of 5 stars
Cary G.
Plan on the trip taking at least 90 minutes longer than posted. The bus will stop often to pick up local vendors and additional passengers. No onboard bathroom.
1 out of 5 stars
Miranda H.
Total chaos. No schedule and sense of timing. Took almost 12 hours to rch Puerto Vallarta. Do not, do not recommend bus trips.
Based on 32 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Aguacaliente ticket prices on this trip start at US$95
Nayar Mazatlán Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews
First, no w/c on a 5.5 hour trip. Second, the bus arrived late to our connection station. Primarily due to the bus driver stopping and in every little place to let people on and off like a city bus service! We therefore missed our connecting bus. Thirdly, the bus company would not allow us to catch the next available bus to Puerto Vallarta, because we didn't have a ticket for that bus. Fourthly, we then had to find our way to Puerto Vallarta. Uber or taxi were the only choices. So it was an Uber ride that cost $163.00 cdn. 40.00 dollars more than our overall bus ticket costs. So what was originally a fare for 125.00 now cost us 288.00 and a very long day!
2 out of 5 stars
Cary G.
Plan on the trip taking at least 90 minutes longer than posted. The bus will stop often to pick up local vendors and additional passengers. No onboard bathroom.
1 out of 5 stars
Miranda H.
Total chaos. No schedule and sense of timing. Took almost 12 hours to rch Puerto Vallarta. Do not, do not recommend bus trips.
Based on 15 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the cleanliness but often complained with the timeliness. ELITE SELECT ticket prices on this trip start at US$100
Nayar Mazatlán Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews
First, no w/c on a 5.5 hour trip. Second, the bus arrived late to our connection station. Primarily due to the bus driver stopping and in every little place to let people on and off like a city bus service! We therefore missed our connecting bus. Thirdly, the bus company would not allow us to catch the next available bus to Puerto Vallarta, because we didn't have a ticket for that bus. Fourthly, we then had to find our way to Puerto Vallarta. Uber or taxi were the only choices. So it was an Uber ride that cost $163.00 cdn. 40.00 dollars more than our overall bus ticket costs. So what was originally a fare for 125.00 now cost us 288.00 and a very long day!
2 out of 5 stars
Cary G.
Plan on the trip taking at least 90 minutes longer than posted. The bus will stop often to pick up local vendors and additional passengers. No onboard bathroom.
1 out of 5 stars
Miranda H.
Total chaos. No schedule and sense of timing. Took almost 12 hours to rch Puerto Vallarta. Do not, do not recommend bus trips.
Based on 133 reviews, the company was rated 2.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Transportes Frontera ticket prices on this trip start at US$135
Nayar Mazatlán Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews
First, no w/c on a 5.5 hour trip. Second, the bus arrived late to our connection station. Primarily due to the bus driver stopping and in every little place to let people on and off like a city bus service! We therefore missed our connecting bus. Thirdly, the bus company would not allow us to catch the next available bus to Puerto Vallarta, because we didn't have a ticket for that bus. Fourthly, we then had to find our way to Puerto Vallarta. Uber or taxi were the only choices. So it was an Uber ride that cost $163.00 cdn. 40.00 dollars more than our overall bus ticket costs. So what was originally a fare for 125.00 now cost us 288.00 and a very long day!
2 out of 5 stars
Cary G.
Plan on the trip taking at least 90 minutes longer than posted. The bus will stop often to pick up local vendors and additional passengers. No onboard bathroom.
1 out of 5 stars
Miranda H.
Total chaos. No schedule and sense of timing. Took almost 12 hours to rch Puerto Vallarta. Do not, do not recommend bus trips.
Based on 246 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Pacifico ticket prices on this trip start at US$98
Nayar Mazatlán Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews
First, no w/c on a 5.5 hour trip. Second, the bus arrived late to our connection station. Primarily due to the bus driver stopping and in every little place to let people on and off like a city bus service! We therefore missed our connecting bus. Thirdly, the bus company would not allow us to catch the next available bus to Puerto Vallarta, because we didn't have a ticket for that bus. Fourthly, we then had to find our way to Puerto Vallarta. Uber or taxi were the only choices. So it was an Uber ride that cost $163.00 cdn. 40.00 dollars more than our overall bus ticket costs. So what was originally a fare for 125.00 now cost us 288.00 and a very long day!
2 out of 5 stars
Cary G.
Plan on the trip taking at least 90 minutes longer than posted. The bus will stop often to pick up local vendors and additional passengers. No onboard bathroom.
1 out of 5 stars
Miranda H.
Total chaos. No schedule and sense of timing. Took almost 12 hours to rch Puerto Vallarta. Do not, do not recommend bus trips.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Mazatlán - Puerto Vallarta
What's the distance between Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta by coach?
The journey from Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta by coach covers an approximate distance of 196 miles (316 km).
How can I get from Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta without driving?
You can reach Puerto Vallarta from Mazatlán by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.
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The cheapest trip from Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta was searched and found on 1 Sept 2025 with a price of US$53
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$53 to US$53 for a bus ticket from Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$53, which is on 2025-09-01.
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 Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta!
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 Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta.
Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta.
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It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta
The cheapest trip from Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta was searched and found on 1 Sept 2025 with a price of US$53
