Buses to Puerto Vallarta
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Puerto Vallarta, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Vallarta to Tepic | Mexico | 105 km (65 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo | Mexico | 191 km (119 mi) | about 3 h 41 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Zapopan | Mexico | 192 km (119 mi) | about 3 h 42 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara | Mexico | 196 km (122 mi) | about 3 h 46 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Tlaquepaque | Mexico | 202 km (125 mi) | about 3 h 52 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Tonalá | Mexico | 207 km (129 mi) | about 3 h 58 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Ciudad Guzmán | Mexico | 210 km (131 mi) | about 4 h 2 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez | Mexico | 216 km (135 mi) | about 4 h 8 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Colima | Mexico | 220 km (137 mi) | about 4 h 12 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Mazatlán | Mexico | 315 km (195 mi) | about 5 h 54 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Zamora de Hidalgo | Mexico | 315 km (196 mi) | about 5 h 54 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Aguascalientes | Mexico | 336 km (209 mi) | about 6 h 17 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City | Mexico | 651 km (405 mi) | about 11 h 56 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Houston | United States | 1,420 km (882 mi) | about 25 h 43 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 660 km (410 mi) | about 12 h 5 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Puebla | Mexico | 755 km (469 mi) | about 13 h 48 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 654 km (406 mi) | about 11 h 59 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 504 km (313 mi) | about 9 h 18 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 373 km (232 mi) | about 6 h 56 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to San Antonio | United States | 1,191 km (740 mi) | about 21 h 37 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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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.