There are 4 ways to get from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Chapala by bus, rideshare, 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 Crossing Guadalajara Airport to Chapalabus Guadalajara
2h 11m$40–60Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Guadalajara-GDL to Chapala32.3 km
26 minDrive 32.3 km
- Drive from Guadalajara-Airport-GDL to Chapalacar 32.3 km
26 min$57–83Taxi
- Take the taxi from Guadalajara-Airport-GDL to Chapalataxi 32.3 km
26 min$550–700
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Chapala is to bus which costs $40 - $60 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Chapala is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Chapala. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto de Guadalajara - Parada de Macrobús and arriving at Chapala via Crossing Guadalajara Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Guadalajara Airport (GDL) and Chapala is 35 km. The road distance is 32.3 km.
The best way to get from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Chapala without a car is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Chapala, including transfers.
Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Chapala bus services, operated by Chapala Plus, depart from Crossing Guadalajara Airport station.
Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Chapala bus services, operated by Chapala Plus, arrive at Chapala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Chapala is 32 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Chapala.
There are 173+ hotels available in Chapala.
What companies run services between Guadalajara Airport (GDL), Mexico and Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico?
Chapala Plus operates a bus from Crossing Guadalajara Airport to Chapala hourly. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 1h 5m.
- Phone
- +52 33 3619 4777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chapala Plus
Bus from Crossing Guadalajara Airport to Chapala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Chapala Plus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Guadalajara-GDL to Chapala
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $550–700
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- Phone
- +52 331 978 7986
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- Phone
- +52 395 118 2198
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- Phone
- +52 33 3135 3009
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- Phone
- +52 33 3602 9696
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- Phone
- +52 33 1584 8510
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- Phone
- +52 33 3657 5244
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- Phone
- +52 333 817 2249
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- Phone
- +52 333 630 0050
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- Phone
- +52 331 892 1589
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Guadalajara Airport (GDL) and Chapala. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


