What is the distance between Puerto Vallarta and Lázaro Cárdenas?

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

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

If you're headed to Lázaro Cárdenas from Puerto Vallarta, chances are that your bus will depart from Puerto Vallarta Airport and arrive at Central de Autobuses de Lázaro Cárdenas. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Puerto Vallarta to Lázaro Cárdenas on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	11h 3m	3:33am	Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	10h 40m	6:40am	Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	11h 3m	3:03am	Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	12h 50m	1:50am	Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	12h 25m	3:25am	Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan	No tags

Get from Puerto Vallarta to Lázaro Cárdenas

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

12h 25mAverage Duration

273 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

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

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

Stops in Lázaro Cárdenas

A
Central de Autobuses de Lázaro Cárdenas
Avenida Lázaro Cárdenas No. 1810, Centro - 60950 Lázaro Cárdenas
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Puerto Vallarta to Lázaro Cárdenas, MIC by bus

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