San José del Cabo to Puerto Vallarta by bus
Puerto Vallarta lies 535 km (333 mi) south-east of San José del Cabo, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 9 h 51 min including stops, over roughly 653 km (406 mi) of road.
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| San José del Cabo | Puerto Vallarta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 136,285 | 224,166 |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
Clocks in Puerto Vallarta are 1 h ahead of San José del Cabo right now, so a 9 h 51 min journey lands 10 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Puerto Vallarta from San José del Cabo?
535 km (333 mi) in a straight line, south-east of San José del Cabo; by road roughly 653 km (406 mi).
How long does it take to get from San José del Cabo to Puerto Vallarta by bus?
About 9 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San José del Cabo 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.