What is the best way to travel from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Puerto Vallarta from Zihuatanejo. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Puerto Vallarta from Zihuatanejo?
You can reach Puerto Vallarta with just £77 by taking a Bus from Futura, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Futura12h 48m020:00ZihuatanejoPlaza Kioto Hotel08:48Puerto VallartaAvenida y Calle 16 de Septiembre Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from Futura goes from Plaza Kioto Hotel, Zihuatanejo (Mexico) at 05/12/2025 20:00:00 to Avenida y Calle 16 de Septiembre Coach Stop, Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £77 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 48m
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Futura13h 19m020:55ZihuatanejoPlaza Kioto Hotel10:14Puerto VallartaAvenida y Calle 16 de Septiembre Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from Futura goes from Plaza Kioto Hotel, Zihuatanejo (Mexico) at 05/12/2025 20:55:00 to Avenida y Calle 16 de Septiembre Coach Stop, Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £77 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 19m
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What are the fastest trips from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta?
You can get to Puerto Vallarta from Zihuatanejo in just 12h 48m with a Bus from Futura. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Futura12h 48m020:00ZihuatanejoPlaza Kioto Hotel08:48Puerto VallartaAvenida y Calle 16 de Septiembre Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from Futura goes from Plaza Kioto Hotel, Zihuatanejo (Mexico) at 05/12/2025 20:00:00 to Avenida y Calle 16 de Septiembre Coach Stop, Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £77 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 48m
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Futura13h 19m020:55ZihuatanejoPlaza Kioto Hotel10:14Puerto VallartaAvenida y Calle 16 de Septiembre Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from Futura goes from Plaza Kioto Hotel, Zihuatanejo (Mexico) at 05/12/2025 20:55:00 to Avenida y Calle 16 de Septiembre Coach Stop, Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £77 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 19m
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Bus from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta
What are the most popular stations in Zihuatanejo and Puerto Vallarta?
In Zihuatanejo, you will usually depart from Plaza Kioto Hotel, Casa de la Palma Bed & Breakfast Hotel Bus Stop or Central Coach Station, while in Puerto Vallarta you will be arriving at Avenida y Calle 16 de Septiembre Coach Stop, Central Coach Station or Marina Vallarta, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Puerto Vallarta from Zihuatanejo? With 2 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Zihuatanejo and Puerto Vallarta, you can pay as low as £77 with a Bus from Futura.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Futura: you will get to Puerto Vallarta in just 12h 48m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Zihuatanejo and Puerto Vallarta are Futura, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Zihuatanejo and Puerto Vallarta is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Ixtapa or to Puerto Vallarta Airport, and look at flights from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Airport, and landing at Puerto Vallarta Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta?
The most popular companies between Zihuatanejo and Puerto Vallarta, are Futura. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Futura
All you need to know when you travel from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta
How can I reach Puerto Vallarta from Zihuatanejo?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Puerto Vallarta from Zihuatanejo.
How far is Puerto Vallarta from Zihuatanejo?
The distance between Zihuatanejo and Puerto Vallarta is 509.0 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Zihuatanejo and Puerto Vallarta?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 14 kgs of CO2, a train 18 kgs, a car 87 kgs, and a flight 125 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta?
You can get to Puerto Vallarta with just £77 by taking a Bus from Futura.
What is the fastest way to get from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Vallarta?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Puerto Vallarta in just 12h 48m with a Bus from Futura.
More routes to Zihuatanejo and to Puerto Vallarta
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Zihuatanejo and to Puerto Vallarta. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Zihuatanejo
- Guadalajara, JC to Zihuatanejo
- Irapuato to Zihuatanejo
- Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Airport to Zihuatanejo
- Mexico City to Zihuatanejo
- Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo
- Santiago de Queretaro to Zihuatanejo
- Trips to Puerto Vallarta
- Acapulco, GR to Puerto Vallarta
- Aguascalientes to Puerto Vallarta
- Chihuahua to Puerto Vallarta
- Durango, DG to Puerto Vallarta
- Gómez Palacio to Puerto Vallarta
- Irapuato to Puerto Vallarta
- Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta
- Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta
- Morelia to Puerto Vallarta
- Puebla City, PL to Puerto Vallarta
- Saltillo to Puerto Vallarta
- San Luis Potosí to Puerto Vallarta
- Santiago de Queretaro to Puerto Vallarta
- Tepotzotlán to Puerto Vallarta
- Toluca, ME to Puerto Vallarta
- Torreón, CO to Puerto Vallarta
- Zacatecas, ZS to Puerto Vallarta

