There are 4 ways to get from Chapala to Tapalpa by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chapala to Central Vieja de Guadalajarabus Chapala
- Take the bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2 to Tapalpabus
4h 36m$309–520Drive 119 km
cheapest- Drive from Chapala to Tapalpacar 119 km
2h 5m$302–435Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chapala to Tapalpataxi 119 km
2h 5m$1,700–2,100Bus via Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport
- Take the bus from Chapala to Crossing Guadalajara Airportbus Chapala
- Take the bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2 to Tapalpabus
4h 52m$319–530
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chapala to Tapalpa is to drive which costs $300 - $440 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chapala to Tapalpa is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $300 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Chapala to Tapalpa. However, there are services departing from Chapala and arriving at Tapalpa via 5 de Mayo and Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Chapala and Tapalpa is 191 km. The road distance is 119 km.
The best way to get from Chapala to Tapalpa without a car is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $300 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Chapala to Tapalpa, including transfers.
Chapala to Tapalpa bus services, operated by Chapala Plus, depart from Chapala station.
Chapala to Tapalpa bus services, operated by Chapala Plus, arrive at Central Vieja de Guadalajara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chapala to Tapalpa is 119 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Chapala to Tapalpa.
There are 114+ hotels available in Tapalpa.
What companies run services between Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico and Tapalpa, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Chapala to Tapalpa via Central Vieja de Guadalajara, 5 de Mayo, Tren Ligero Central de Autobuses, and Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2 in around 4h 36m.
- Phone
- +52 33 3619 4777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chapala Plus
Bus from Chapala to Central Vieja de Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Chapala Plus
Bus from Chapala to Crossing Guadalajara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Chapala Plus
- Phone
- 800 622 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- surdejalisco.com.mx
Bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2 to Tapalpa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $240–420
- Schedules at
- surdejalisco.com.mx
- Book at
- surdejalisco.com.mx
Bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2 to Tapalpa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $240–420
- Schedules at
- surdejalisco.com.mx
- Book at
- surdejalisco.com.mx
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- $1,700–2,100
Taxi Oficial Rivera de Chapala
- Phone
- +52 33 3227 8181
- Website
- facebook.com
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