Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta by bus
Puerto Vallarta lies 315 km (195 mi) south-east of Mazatlán, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 54 min including stops, over roughly 384 km (238 mi) of road.
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| Mazatlán | Puerto Vallarta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 381,583 | 224,166 |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 29902–39100 | 42900 |
Clocks in Puerto Vallarta are 1 h ahead of Mazatlán right now, so a 5 h 54 min journey lands 6 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Puerto Vallarta from Mazatlán?
315 km (195 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Mazatlán; by road roughly 384 km (238 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta by bus?
About 5 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Mazatlan).
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.