How far is Tepic from Puerto Vallarta?

Tepic and Puerto Vallarta are 66 miles (105 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Tepic to Puerto Vallarta leave from Terminal de Autobuses and arrive at Puerto Vallarta Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for 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 Old Town Vallarta, Teatro Vallarta, Aquaventuras Park, Zona Romantica (Old Town) and Bay of Banderas.

Bus Tepic to Puerto Vallarta from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tepic to Puerto Vallarta on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15pm	Parada Camiones La Banderas, Tepic	3h 10m	1:25am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:15pm	Parada Camiones La Banderas, Tepic	3h 10m	2:25am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	3h 20m	3:10am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	3h 25m	1:25am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	3h 25m	2:25am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags

Next departures for Tepic to Puerto Vallarta on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:45am	Parada Camiones La Banderas, Tepic	3h 10m	5:55am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	Cheapest
Bus	3:00am	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	2h 50m	6:50am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Parada Camiones La Banderas, Tepic	3h 10m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Parada Camiones La Banderas, Tepic	3h 12m	11:27am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags
Bus	1:30am	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	3h 15m	5:45am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags

Next departures for Tepic to Puerto Vallarta on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:45am	Parada Camiones La Banderas, Tepic	3h 10m	5:55am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	Cheapest
Bus	3:00am	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	2h 50m	6:50am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Parada Camiones La Banderas, Tepic	3h 10m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Parada Camiones La Banderas, Tepic	3h 12m	11:27am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags
Bus	1:30am	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	3h 15m	5:45am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags

Next departures for Tepic to Puerto Vallarta on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:45am	Parada Camiones La Banderas, Tepic	3h 10m	5:55am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	Cheapest
Bus	3:00am	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	2h 50m	6:50am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Parada Camiones La Banderas, Tepic	3h 10m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Parada Camiones La Banderas, Tepic	3h 12m	11:27am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags
Bus	1:30am	Av. Insurgentes y República de Chile	3h 15m	5:45am	Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tepic to Puerto Vallarta

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Puerto Vallarta. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

63 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $28	Average Duration3h 14m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $18	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Pacifico

3/5255 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi0.6

Based on 255 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Pacifico ticket prices on this trip start at $22

Pacifico Tepic Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews

Modern and comfortable bus. Professional staff and a safe journey. The only thing I'd change is to increase the air temp in the bus 2 or 3 degrees because it was quite cold.

Darren S.

June 13, 2024

Bathroom on the bus was not open. My previous trip with pacifico had the same issue.

Dennis C.

April 12, 2024

Chihuahuenses

3/5160 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.8

Coras

Norte de Sonora

Elite

2.5/5167 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi1.2

Nayar

2/522 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness2.3

Wifi0

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Where are the popular stops in Tepic and Puerto Vallarta?

Stops in Tepic

A - Terminal de Autobuses

B - República de Chile 34

C - Blvrd Luis Donaldo Colosio 230

Stops in Puerto Vallarta

A - Puerto Vallarta Airport

B - Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tepic to Puerto Vallarta by bus

How far is Tepic from Puerto Vallarta?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tepic to Puerto Vallarta?
What are the best sights and things to do in Puerto Vallarta?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$17

11/13

$17

Today

$17

11/15

$17

11/16

$17

11/17

$17

11/18

No data

11/19

$17

The cheapest trip from Tepic to Puerto Vallarta was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tepic to Puerto Vallarta, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $22 for a bus ticket from Tepic to Puerto Vallarta based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Chihuahuenses will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.