Busbud recommends carpooling from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Puerto Vallarta. The journey takes about 12 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 700 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Futura ticket prices on this trip start at $113
Futura Zihuatanejo Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews
The bus was two hours late to depart. It was suppose to have arrived in Puerto Vallarta at 10 am and did arrive at 4 pm . The last I used this service it was on time. Not sure what the problem was
2 out of 5 stars
Patrick H.
I was supposed to arrive in Puerto Vallarta at 7.45 am ..
I’m still on the bus and it’s midday ...
I have a flight at 2pm to San Francisco than back home to Australia this evening.
I still have 100km till I arrive in Puerto Vallarta..
The driver is picking up every local in every town and stops for a Large amount of time ..
I’m probably going to miss my flight which is going to cost me a lot of money ...
I’m not happy eta was 7.45am and it’s 12 noon and I’m still a hour or two away from my destination.🤬
Based on 30 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. Estrella de Oro ticket prices on this trip start at $169
Futura Zihuatanejo Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews
The bus was two hours late to depart. It was suppose to have arrived in Puerto Vallarta at 10 am and did arrive at 4 pm . The last I used this service it was on time. Not sure what the problem was
2 out of 5 stars
Patrick H.
I was supposed to arrive in Puerto Vallarta at 7.45 am ..
I’m still on the bus and it’s midday ...
I have a flight at 2pm to San Francisco than back home to Australia this evening.
I still have 100km till I arrive in Puerto Vallarta..
The driver is picking up every local in every town and stops for a Large amount of time ..
I’m probably going to miss my flight which is going to cost me a lot of money ...
I’m not happy eta was 7.45am and it’s 12 noon and I’m still a hour or two away from my destination.🤬
Based on 157 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Elite ticket prices on this trip start at $99
Futura Zihuatanejo Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews
The bus was two hours late to depart. It was suppose to have arrived in Puerto Vallarta at 10 am and did arrive at 4 pm . The last I used this service it was on time. Not sure what the problem was
2 out of 5 stars
Patrick H.
I was supposed to arrive in Puerto Vallarta at 7.45 am ..
I’m still on the bus and it’s midday ...
I have a flight at 2pm to San Francisco than back home to Australia this evening.
I still have 100km till I arrive in Puerto Vallarta..
The driver is picking up every local in every town and stops for a Large amount of time ..
I’m probably going to miss my flight which is going to cost me a lot of money ...
I’m not happy eta was 7.45am and it’s 12 noon and I’m still a hour or two away from my destination.🤬
Based on 358 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Diamante ticket prices on this trip start at $218
Futura Zihuatanejo Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews
The bus was two hours late to depart. It was suppose to have arrived in Puerto Vallarta at 10 am and did arrive at 4 pm . The last I used this service it was on time. Not sure what the problem was
2 out of 5 stars
Patrick H.
I was supposed to arrive in Puerto Vallarta at 7.45 am ..
I’m still on the bus and it’s midday ...
I have a flight at 2pm to San Francisco than back home to Australia this evening.
I still have 100km till I arrive in Puerto Vallarta..
The driver is picking up every local in every town and stops for a Large amount of time ..
I’m probably going to miss my flight which is going to cost me a lot of money ...
I’m not happy eta was 7.45am and it’s 12 noon and I’m still a hour or two away from my destination.🤬
Based on 226 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Estrella de Oro Pluss ticket prices on this trip start at $176
Futura Zihuatanejo Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews
The bus was two hours late to depart. It was suppose to have arrived in Puerto Vallarta at 10 am and did arrive at 4 pm . The last I used this service it was on time. Not sure what the problem was
2 out of 5 stars
Patrick H.
I was supposed to arrive in Puerto Vallarta at 7.45 am ..
I’m still on the bus and it’s midday ...
I have a flight at 2pm to San Francisco than back home to Australia this evening.
I still have 100km till I arrive in Puerto Vallarta..
The driver is picking up every local in every town and stops for a Large amount of time ..
I’m probably going to miss my flight which is going to cost me a lot of money ...
I’m not happy eta was 7.45am and it’s 12 noon and I’m still a hour or two away from my destination.🤬
Based on 3 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Travelcharter ticket prices on this trip start at $162
Futura Zihuatanejo Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews
The bus was two hours late to depart. It was suppose to have arrived in Puerto Vallarta at 10 am and did arrive at 4 pm . The last I used this service it was on time. Not sure what the problem was
2 out of 5 stars
Patrick H.
I was supposed to arrive in Puerto Vallarta at 7.45 am ..
I’m still on the bus and it’s midday ...
I have a flight at 2pm to San Francisco than back home to Australia this evening.
I still have 100km till I arrive in Puerto Vallarta..
The driver is picking up every local in every town and stops for a Large amount of time ..
I’m probably going to miss my flight which is going to cost me a lot of money ...
I’m not happy eta was 7.45am and it’s 12 noon and I’m still a hour or two away from my destination.🤬
Based on 47 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Parhikuni ticket prices on this trip start at $191
Futura Zihuatanejo Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews
The bus was two hours late to depart. It was suppose to have arrived in Puerto Vallarta at 10 am and did arrive at 4 pm . The last I used this service it was on time. Not sure what the problem was
2 out of 5 stars
Patrick H.
I was supposed to arrive in Puerto Vallarta at 7.45 am ..
I’m still on the bus and it’s midday ...
I have a flight at 2pm to San Francisco than back home to Australia this evening.
I still have 100km till I arrive in Puerto Vallarta..
The driver is picking up every local in every town and stops for a Large amount of time ..
I’m probably going to miss my flight which is going to cost me a lot of money ...
I’m not happy eta was 7.45am and it’s 12 noon and I’m still a hour or two away from my destination.🤬
Based on 154 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Chihuahuenses ticket prices on this trip start at $190
Futura Zihuatanejo Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews
The bus was two hours late to depart. It was suppose to have arrived in Puerto Vallarta at 10 am and did arrive at 4 pm . The last I used this service it was on time. Not sure what the problem was
2 out of 5 stars
Patrick H.
I was supposed to arrive in Puerto Vallarta at 7.45 am ..
I’m still on the bus and it’s midday ...
I have a flight at 2pm to San Francisco than back home to Australia this evening.
I still have 100km till I arrive in Puerto Vallarta..
The driver is picking up every local in every town and stops for a Large amount of time ..
I’m probably going to miss my flight which is going to cost me a lot of money ...
I’m not happy eta was 7.45am and it’s 12 noon and I’m still a hour or two away from my destination.🤬
Based on 246 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 $191
Futura Zihuatanejo Puerto Vallarta recent customer reviews
The bus was two hours late to depart. It was suppose to have arrived in Puerto Vallarta at 10 am and did arrive at 4 pm . The last I used this service it was on time. Not sure what the problem was
2 out of 5 stars
Patrick H.
I was supposed to arrive in Puerto Vallarta at 7.45 am ..
I’m still on the bus and it’s midday ...
I have a flight at 2pm to San Francisco than back home to Australia this evening.
I still have 100km till I arrive in Puerto Vallarta..
The driver is picking up every local in every town and stops for a Large amount of time ..
I’m probably going to miss my flight which is going to cost me a lot of money ...
I’m not happy eta was 7.45am and it’s 12 noon and I’m still a hour or two away from my destination.🤬
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Frequently asked questions for your trip Zihuatanejo - Puerto Vallarta
What is the distance between Zihuatanejo and Puerto Vallarta?
About 316 miles (510 km) separate Zihuatanejo and Puerto Vallarta.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta?
If you're headed to Puerto Vallarta from Zihuatanejo, chances are that your bus will leave from Terminal de Autobuses de Zihuatenejo and arrive at Puerto Vallarta Airport. These are the main 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 Sierra Madre Adventure, Los Muertos Pier, Las Marietas Islands, Zona Romantica (Old Town) and Sailfish & Marlin International Tournament.
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The cheapest trip from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta was searched and found on Sep 1, 2025 with a price of $87
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $87 to $87 for a bus ticket from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $87 which is on 2025-09-04.
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Bus Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta.
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 Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta, 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.
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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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Busbud recommends carpooling from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta
The cheapest trip from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta was searched and found on Sep 1, 2025 with a price of $87
