What is the travel distance from Lázaro Cárdenas to Puerto Vallarta?

Lázaro Cárdenas and Puerto Vallarta are 270 miles (436 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lázaro Cárdenas to Puerto Vallarta?

The majority of buses traveling from Lázaro Cárdenas to Puerto Vallarta start their journey at Central de Autobuses de Lázaro Cárdenas and wind up at Puerto Vallarta Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Puerto Vallarta?

Once in Puerto Vallarta, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Teatro Vallarta, Plaza Principal, Las Marietas Islands, Sierra Madre Adventure and Bay of Banderas.

Bus Lázaro Cárdenas to Puerto Vallarta from $75 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Lázaro Cárdenas to Puerto Vallarta on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:55am	Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan	11h 3m	11:58am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags
Bus	12:55am	Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan	11h 3m	11:58am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags
Bus	9:45pm	Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan	11h 3m	8:48am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan	11h 3m	9:43am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags
Bus	9:45pm	Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan	11h 3m	8:48am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Lázaro Cárdenas to Puerto Vallarta

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Puerto Vallarta. The journey takes about 11 hours 3 minutes and with fares starting at just $100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

11h 3mAverage Duration

273 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$100 - $101	Average Duration11h 3m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$51 - $51	Average Duration10h 10m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lázaro Cárdenas and Puerto Vallarta?

Stops in Lázaro Cárdenas

A
Central de Autobuses de Lázaro Cárdenas
Avenida Lázaro Cárdenas No. 1810, Centro - 60950 Lázaro Cárdenas
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Stops in Puerto Vallarta

A
Puerto Vallarta Airport
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B
Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta
Carretera Tepic km 9 Col. Mojoneras , 48380 Puerto Vallarta

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Futura

3.5/5736 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi1.7

Based on 736 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Futura ticket prices on this trip start at $100

Futura Lázaro Cárdenas Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews

Terrible. The bus was 6hrs late arriving to PVR the site said arrival @ 9:40 am .I arrived after 3pm and missed A flight which was none refundable. I will not recommend FUTURA to anyone and spread the word that it's not a good company.

Mario S.

March 22, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lázaro Cárdenas, MIC to Puerto Vallarta by bus

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What are the best sights and things to do in Puerto Vallarta?

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