There are 7 ways to get from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to El Arenal by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus via La Venta/ Zapopan
best- Take the bus from Boulevard Aeropuerto to Central Vieja de Guadalajarabus
- Take the bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to La Venta del Astillerobus
- Take the bus from La Venta/ Zapopan to Arenalbus
1h 52m$114–413Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Aeropuerto de Guadalajara - Parada de Macrobús to Agua Azulbus Línea 5
- Take the bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to Arenalbus Tequila Plus / ...
2h 15m$101–131Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Guadalajara-GDL to El Arenal58 km
51 minDrive 58 km
- Drive from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to El Arenalcar 58 km
51 min$103–149Taxi
- Take the taxi from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to El Arenaltaxi 58 km
51 min$800–1,000Bus
- Take the bus from Boulevard Aeropuerto to Central Vieja de Guadalajarabus
- Take the bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to Arenalbus Tequila Plus / ...
2h 3m$125–168Bus via Montenegro
- Take the bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to La Venta del Astillerobus Guadalajara
- Take the bus from La Venta/ Zapopan to Arenalbus Tequila Plus / ...
2h 4m$111–408
Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to El Arenal by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to El Arenal is to bus which costs $100 - $140 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to El Arenal is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to El Arenal. However, there are services departing from Boulevard Aeropuerto and arriving at Arenal via Central Vieja de Guadalajara and La Venta/ Zapopan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Guadalajara Airport (GDL) and El Arenal is 62 km. The road distance is 58 km.
The best way to get from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to El Arenal without a car is to bus via La Venta/ Zapopan which takes 1h 52m and costs $110 - $420.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to El Arenal, including transfers.
Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to El Arenal bus services, operated by Chapala Plus, depart from Boulevard Aeropuerto station.
Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to El Arenal bus services, operated by Chapala Plus, arrive at Central Vieja de Guadalajara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to El Arenal is 58 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to El Arenal.
There are 79+ hotels available in El Arenal.
What companies run services between Guadalajara Airport (GDL), Mexico and El Arenal, Jalisco, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Boulevard Aeropuerto to Arenal via Central Vieja de Guadalajara, La Venta del Astillero, and La Venta/ Zapopan in around 1h 52m.
- Phone
- +52 33 3619 4777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chapala Plus
Bus from Boulevard Aeropuerto to Central Vieja de Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Chapala Plus
Bus from Boulevard Aeropuerto to Central Vieja de Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Chapala Plus
- Phone
- +52 333 650 3033
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autotransportes Etzatlán (ATE)
Bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to La Venta del Astillero
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–75
- Schedules at
- Autotransportes Etzatlán (ATE)
Bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to La Venta del Astillero
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–75
- Schedules at
- Autotransportes Etzatlán (ATE)
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- [email protected]
- Website
- estrellablanca.com.mx
Bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to La Venta del Astillero
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–280
- Schedules at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
- Book at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
Bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to La Venta del Astillero
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–280
- Schedules at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
- Book at
- estrellablanca.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 333 111 8775
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tequila Plus
Bus from La Venta/ Zapopan to Arenal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- Tequila Plus
Bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to Arenal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- Tequila Plus
Bus from La Venta/ Zapopan to Arenal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- Tequila Plus
Bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to Arenal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- Tequila Plus
- Phone
- +52 33 3942 5700
- Website
- Siteur
Bus from Aeropuerto de Guadalajara - Parada de Macrobús to Agua Azul
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11
- Schedules at
- Siteur
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Guadalajara-GDL to El Arenal
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $800–1,000
Sitio 128
- Phone
- +52 331 978 7986
Sitio 45
- Phone
- +52 395 118 2198
Sitio 63 Balcones
- Phone
- +52 33 3135 3009
Base Dorada del Nilo
- Phone
- +52 33 3602 9696
Sitio Unión Urbi
- Phone
- +52 33 1584 8510
CTM Sitio 61
- Phone
- +52 33 3657 5244
Sitio 29 Américas
- Phone
- +52 333 817 2249
Sitio Minerva 22
- Phone
- +52 333 630 0050
Sito 34 Americana
- Phone
- +52 331 892 1589
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Guadalajara Airport (GDL) and El Arenal. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















