Bus Tickets from Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo

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Next departures for Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo on October 19
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Futura
Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
Terminal de Autobuses de ZihuatenejoNo tags
Futura + Estrella de Oro Pluss
Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
ZihuatanejoNo tags
Estrella de Oro Pluss + Futura
Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
ZihuatanejoNo tags
Futura + Estrella de Oro Pluss
Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
ZihuatanejoNo tags
Estrella de Oro Pluss + Futura
Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
ZihuatanejoNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo

Bus
Average Price$115 - $255Average Duration14h 50m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$38 - $38Average Duration9h 40m
21kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Zihuatanejo. The journey takes about 14 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $115, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
14h 50mAverage Duration
$115Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$122
Average bus trip duration14h 50m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure5:00am
Distance319 miles (514 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo was searched and found on Oct 17, 2025 with a price of $92

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 Zihuatanejo, as early as possible.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Puerto Vallarta and Zihuatanejo!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo, 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 Zihuatanejo.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

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

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