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Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla

Posted by Christine Email User on December 29, 2016, 4:09 pm

Need the bus schedule for 4 people from Puerto Vallarta to Lamanzanilla (Melaque) on 3-1-17.
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Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla

Posted by davidstrand Email User on December 29, 2016, 4:14 pm, in reply to "Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla"

PRIMERAPLUS.COM.MX
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Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla

Posted by Christine Email User on December 29, 2016, 4:20 pm, in reply to "Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla"

Thank you. I will try that website.
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Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla

Posted by Pablo Email User on December 31, 2016, 4:26 am, in reply to "Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla"

Hey Christine. Unless your friends are arriving in PV early enough, Primera's first class buses do not leave at convenient times to get in to Melaque the same day as one arrives. Other bus lines and 2nd class buses are also available, but again, times are not great and not really what most people opt for. This subject has been on the board many many times over the years and a lot of us "here" would advise that the best option is to relax in a hotel in PV overnight and catch the 7:45am Primera. The bus terminal is way out near the airport, but the bus makes a stop on it's way south through town in "Old Town", so many people like to get a hotel in that part of town We like the Posada Roger, only about 3-4 blocks from the bus pickup, which is on V. Carranza near Aguacate, instead of a hotel out by the airport. Saves you close to 3/4 hour being on the bus which is a real bonus.
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Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla

Posted by Kathleen Cole Email User on December 31, 2016, 8:37 am, in reply to "Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla"

Hola, thanks for the additional bus info Pablo
Am I safe to assume that I will catch the bus to Melaque if I'm at the bus stop @ V.Carranza by 8:15 I'm coming to LaManz on 2 Jan.
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Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla

Posted by Pablo Email User on December 31, 2016, 11:59 pm, in reply to "Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla"

Hey Kathleen. I think you would be okay to catch it then as I doubt it would be less than 1/2 hour to get there from the terminal. But I would go a little earlier and get your ticket. Or buy your tickets online. And if you do, I'd still go earlier to let them know. They're in communication with the bus to alert them how many they have to pick up in old town. This is a street view look at the old town Primera office/station:

Once in Melaque, here's the schedule for local bus to La Manz.:
https://www.visitlamanzanilla.com/local-bus/

Buen viaje!
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Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla

Posted by Kathleen Cole Email User on January 1, 2017, 7:15 am, in reply to "Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla"

Thanks Pablo
for the great info. I live in San Miguel so went out and bought a ticket yesterday for the trip so that's all good.
Ya Hoo... coming to LaManz! Great to know there's an office. I'' go at 8.00
Kathleen
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Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla

Posted by bonnie Email User on December 31, 2016, 11:54 am, in reply to "Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla"

as far as i know, from last year there are 2 to 3 buses in the morning, 2 are 4 hours long the other is 5 as it makes a stop along the way... i took the 9 ish bus, but stayed at the airport hotel to be close to the bus station... thing is, one time when i got the bus from old town, it was full and i as a single person got the last seat... just another point of view... also online you can see how many tickets are sold, like thennight before
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Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla

Posted by Kathleen Cole Email User on January 1, 2017, 7:12 am, in reply to "Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla"

Gracias Todos...Thanks for the great info. I live in San Miguel so went out and bought a ticket yesterday for the trip so that's all good.
Ya Hoo... coming to LaManz!
Kathleen
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Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla

Posted by Don dempster Email User on January 1, 2017, 9:47 pm, in reply to "Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla"

Just out of curiosity, how much would a cab cost? More than, say, a night's accommodation in PV?
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Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla

Posted by Pablo Email User on January 3, 2017, 7:54 am, in reply to "Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla"

Good question, Don. I think the taxi would run you a bit more, depending I guess on the size of your group to split costs. Last year I think a taxi (or using other local drivers like Eloy) would run you 2000p at least. Not sure how much it would be this year nor if the no. of people changed the cost. First class bus is only about 250p and plenty of cheapish rooms to be had in PV, so depends on your comfort level the cost. For example, I know a night at the Posada Roger for two is about $70US (1450p). Of course, you also have to factor in the cost of the one's place in La Manz., as you have to pay to sleep somewhere that night. Understandably it might be worth paying more for some just to get to LM as fast as possible and avoid a noisy night in PV. For others, it's a chance to do some shopping and "unwind" for a night.
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Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla

Posted by Don Dempster Email User on January 3, 2017, 10:14 am, in reply to "Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla"

Thanks for this Pablo
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Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla

Posted by Don Dempster Email User on January 4, 2017, 5:52 pm, in reply to "Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla"

Thanks for this Pablo
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Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla

Posted by Pablo Email User on January 5, 2017, 4:09 am, in reply to "Re: Puerto Vallarta to LAmanzanilla"

De nada, Mr. Dempster...
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