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TueMay 13
from $102
WedMay 14
from $115
ThuMay 15
from $115
FriMay 16
from $115
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 14 at
    Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
    Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
    Arrival time: May 14 at
    Destination city: Acapulco
    Destination location: Central de Autobuses Papagayo
    Operated by: Pacifico + Elite Select
    Pacifico + Elite Select
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 14 at
    Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
    Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Acapulco
    Destination location: Central de Autobuses Papagayo
    Operated by: Pacifico + Futura
    Pacifico + Futura
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 14 at
    Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
    Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Acapulco
    Destination location: Avenida Ejido
    Operated by: FuturaFutura
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 14 at
    Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
    Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Acapulco
    Destination location: Central de Autobuses Papagayo
    Operated by: Pacifico + Futura
    Pacifico + Futura
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 14 at
    Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
    Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Acapulco
    Destination location: Avenida Ejido
    Operated by: FuturaFutura
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco.

Bus
Average Price$112 - $179Average Duration19h 15m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$52 - $52Average Duration12h 40m
30kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Acapulco. The journey takes about 12 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
12h 40mAverage Duration
$52Cheapest ticket
30kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$154
Average bus trip duration19h 15m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance438 miles (705 km)
Latest bus departure10:30pm

Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco Bus

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

Best price found
05/09
$123
05/10
$118
Today
$123
05/12
$123
05/13
$123
05/14
$118
05/15
$118
05/16
$122
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco was searched and found on May 10, 2025 with a price of $118

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 $118 to $123 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 $118 which is on 2025-05-14.

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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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