The average bus between Jalisco and Chapala takes 1h 41m and the fastest bus takes 1h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Jalisco to Chapala. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Jalisco and Chapala. The earliest departure is at 2:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Jalisco is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Chapala at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 45m • 1 change

1h 45m • 1 change

1h 45m • 1 change

1h 45m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Jalisco to Chapala. However, there are services departing from Jalisco station and arriving at Chapala station via Chapala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Jalisco to Chapala bus services, operated by Autotransportes Etzatlán (ATE), depart from Central Vieja de Guadalajara station.
Jalisco to Chapala bus services, operated by Autotransportes Etzatlán (ATE), arrive at Chapala station.
The distance between Jalisco and Chapala is 49.7 km. The road distance is 53 km.
Chapala Plus operates a bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to Chapala hourly. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 1h 30m.