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Next departures from Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco on 28 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Futura
Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
Avenida EjidoCheapest
Futura
Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
Avenida EjidoFastest
Futura
Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
Avenida EjidoNo tags
Pacifico + Elite Select
Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
Central de Autobuses PapagayoNo tags
Pacifico + Futura
Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
Central de Autobuses PapagayoNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco

busbud logoWe recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Acapulco. The journey takes about 19 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just US$129, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
19h 45mAverage duration
437 milesDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average priceUS$129 - US$248Average duration19h 45m
18kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average priceUS$78 - US$78Average duration16h 10m
30kg CO₂e

Bus Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$172
Average bus trip duration19h 45m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure00:30
Distance436 miles
Latest bus departure23:59

Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Puerto Vallarta - Acapulco

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

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

  2. How can I travel from Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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

Best price found
25/10
US$136
26/10
US$136
Today
US$130
28/10
US$130
29/10
US$130
30/10
US$130
31/10
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01/11
US$130
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco was searched and found on 1 Nov 2025 with a price of US$130

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 Acapulco as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$130 to US$136 for a bus ticket from Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$130, which is on 2025-11-01.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

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

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

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.

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