How do I get from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo without a car?

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Manzanillo without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

How long is the bus ride from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo?

On average, the trip from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo takes around 11h 31m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 6h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 119 miles (192 km) that separate the two cities.

How far is Puerto Vallarta from Manzanillo?

Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo are 119 miles (192 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo leave from Puerto Vallarta Airport and arrive at Terminal de Autobuses de Manzanillo. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo?

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $37.

How much does a bus ticket from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo cost?

The bus ticket costs $97 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $37 and $137, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo Bus Tickets

TodayMay 18

TomorrowMay 19

from $35

TueMay 20

from $35

WedMay 21

ThuMay 22

from $35

FriMay 23

from $36

SatMay 24

SunMay 25

from $38

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: May 19 at 1:00pm
Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
Arrival time: May 19 at 7:00pm
Destination city: Manzanillo
Destination location: Terminal Autobuses de Manzanillo, 20 Océano Pacífico
Operated by: Futura
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h
Departure time: May 19 at 3:00pm
Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
Arrival time: May 19 at 9:00pm
Destination city: Manzanillo
Destination location: Terminal Autobuses de Manzanillo, 20 Océano Pacífico
Operated by: Futura
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h
Departure time: May 19 at 12:30am
Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
Arrival time: May 19 at 1:00pm
Destination city: Manzanillo
Destination location: Terminal Autobuses de Manzanillo, 20 Océano Pacífico
Operated by: Pacifico + Futura
Pacifico + Futura
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h 30m
Departure time: May 19 at 5:00am
Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
Arrival time: May 19 at 6:00pm
Destination city: Manzanillo
Destination location: Manzanillo Océano Pacífico
Operated by: Pacifico + ETN
Pacifico + ETN
Vehicle: BusDuration: 13h
Departure time: May 19 at 6:00pm
Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
Arrival time: May 20 at 7:31am
Destination city: Manzanillo
Destination location: Terminal Autobuses de Manzanillo, 20 Océano Pacífico
Operated by: Futura
Vehicle: BusDuration: 13h 31m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $137	Average Duration11h 31m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $27	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manzanillo. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest ticket

8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$97

Average bus trip duration11h 31m

Number of daily buses7

Earliest bus departure12:30am

Distance126 miles (203 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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Futura

3.5/5674 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi1.8

Customers praise the good price, punctuality, and great drivers for a super comfortable experience. However, some mention discomfort due to loud techno music on long rides. Information about buses can be challenging to find, causing anxiety. Despite this, buses are clean and comfortable with freezing A/C in one case leading to health concerns and delays in arrival times at destinations.

Futura Puerto Vallarta Manzanillo recent customer reviews

Traveling by bus was an absolutely unacceptable experience. Spending six hours surrounded by such an unbearable smell was beyond what anyone should endure. The stench from the onboard toilet was overwhelming, making the entire trip extremely uncomfortable. It was poorly ventilated, and the unpleasant odor lingered throughout the journey. I strongly believe more effort should be made to maintain cleanliness and ensure passengers can travel in a more hygienic and tolerable environment.

Joanna D.

January 5, 2025

Comfortable seats but the drivers techno music was so loud it was hard to rest on a 6 hour ride.

Joseph Y.

February 20, 2024

Information on which bus & where to catch in terminal is challenging to figure out. Causes some anxiety, especially when the bus only shows up at departure time. Nice bus, clean and comfortable, except the A/C was freezing and we may have caught pneumonia 🤦. Bus arrival in Manzanillo was 1.5 hours past scheduled arrival.

Franca P.

January 8, 2024

ETN

4.5/5160 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness5

Wifi3

Elite

2.5/5152 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi1.1

Pacifico

3/5239 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.6

Nayar

2/522 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness2.3

Wifi0

MX bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, ADO, Chihuahuenses, ETN, Los Limousines

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Where are the popular stops in Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo?

Stops in Puerto Vallarta

A - Puerto Vallarta Airport

B - Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta

Stops in Manzanillo

A - Terminal de Autobuses de Manzanillo

B - Manzanillo

Frequently asked questions for your trip Puerto Vallarta - Manzanillo

How do I get from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo without a car?
How long is the bus ride from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo?
How far is Puerto Vallarta from Manzanillo?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo?
What is the cheapest way to travel from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo?
How much does a bus ticket from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo cost?

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

Best price found

05/16

$38

05/17

$38

Today

$38

05/19

$35

05/20

$35

05/21

$34

05/22

$35

05/23

$36

The cheapest trip from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo was searched and found on May 21, 2025 with a price of $34

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 Manzanillo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $34 to $38 for a bus ticket from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-05-21.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

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One passenger / one way

One passenger / one way

One passenger / one way

One passenger / one way

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Bus Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo: Trip Overview

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Futura Puerto Vallarta Manzanillo recent customer reviews

Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo Bus

Where are the popular stops in Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Puerto Vallarta - Manzanillo

How do I get from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo without a car?

How long is the bus ride from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo?

How far is Puerto Vallarta from Manzanillo?

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

What is the cheapest way to travel from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo?

How much does a bus ticket from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo cost?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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