Last updated on February 9th, 2023 at 10:23 am

How To Get From Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta By Bus – You can go by bus, taxi and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta?
The distance from Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta is 272 kilometers. Click here to book online Puerto Vallarta activities and day trips
The travel time by car from Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta is around 4 hours and 30 minutes. The taxi fare from Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta is around $250 USD. Read here how to get from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta?
The cheapest way from Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta is by bus for $34 USD and you can book online. The bus travel time from Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta is around 5 hours.
You can also rent a car in Manzanillo or getting a private transfer.
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WHERE TO STAY IN PUERTO VALLARTA
A total of $20 USD would be the range of your budget for accommodation in Puerto Vallarta. There are hotels mid-budget for $50-70 USD and you can find luxury accommodations starting from $120 USD.
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HOW TO GET FROM MANZANILLO TO PUERTO VALLARTA
PRIMERA PLUS BUS FROM MANZANILLO TO PUERTO VALLARTA

The cheapest way from Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta is by bus. There is a direct bus from Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta at the morning and at night time with Primera Plus.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM MANZANILLO TO PUERTO VALLARTA
The bus schedule from Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta is starting at 12 30 am and 10 am. The bus fare from Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta is around $34 USD and you can book online.
The bus travel time from Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta is around 5 hours. Both Manzanillo Bus Terminal (check the exact location in Google Maps) and Puerto Vallarta Bus Terminal (check the exact location in Google Maps) are located a few kilometers outside city center. You will have to get a local bus or a taxi!
BY TAXI FROM MANZANILLO TO PUERTO VALLARTA
If you go from Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta is around 4 hours and 30 minutes.
The taxi fare from Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta is around $250 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.
CAR RENTAL AT MANZANILLO

There are many options for renting a car in Manzanillo. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Manzanillo. It will take you 4 hours and 30 minutes to get to Puerto Vallarta from Manzanillo in a private car.
There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro available and the prices are around $30-40 USD per day. Click here to best the best deals renting a car in Mexico!
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM MANZANILLO TO PUERTO VALLARTA
Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and are only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort. Prices are around $260 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $65 USD per person.
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BEST WAY FROM MANZANILLO TO PUERTO VALLARTA
The best way from Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta is getting by bus if you are traveling on a budget for $34 USD and you can book online. It will take around 5 hours travel time.
The best way from Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta is by taxi or a private transfer if you prefer comfort especially a great idea if you are traveling with someone to split the cost.
BEST TIME TO VISIT IN PUERTO VALLARTA

There is 2 seasons dry and wet season. The rainy season starts in May. The best time to visit Puerto Vallarta is from the months of November to April because it is the month of the dry season. However, lots of tourists prefer to travel from January to March since it’s not peak season but it can be rainy for a few days.
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CASH IN MEXICO
Mexico has its own currency called the Mexican Peso. A $1 USD=19 MXN. There are lots of ATMs and exchange currency in many parts of the country. And you have to know that dollars are very common and well-accepted in the country.
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