The average bus between Puerto Vallarta and Chapala takes 6h 41m and the fastest bus takes 6h 5m. There is a bus service every few hours from Puerto Vallarta 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 hourly between Puerto Vallarta and Chapala. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Puerto Vallarta is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Chapala at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Terminal Zapopan and take an average of 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Puerto Vallarta to Chapala? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Puerto Vallarta to Chapala. However, there are services departing from Puerto Vallarta station and arriving at Chapala station via Terminal Zapopan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
Puerto Vallarta to Chapala bus services, operated by Vallarta Plus, depart from Puerto Vallarta station.
Puerto Vallarta to Chapala bus services, operated by Vallarta Plus, arrive at Chapala station.
The distance between Puerto Vallarta and Chapala is 215.4 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a bus from Puerto Vallarta to Chapala via Terminal Zapopan, Central de Autobuses Zapopan, and Central Vieja de Guadalajara in around 6h 30m.