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How to get fromGuadalajara to Arenalby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Guadalajara to Arenal by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to La Venta del Astillerobus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from La Venta/ Zapopan to Arenalbus bus Tequila Plus / ...
    1h 6m
    $80–356

  2. Drive 36.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Guadalajara to Arenalcar car 36.2 km
    33 min
    $64–93

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Guadalajara to Arenaltaxi taxi 36.2 km
    33 min
    $600–750

  4. Bus via La Gran Plaza

    1. Take the bus from La Gran Plaza to La Venta del Astillerobus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Venta/ Zapopan to Arenalbus bus Tequila Plus / ...
    1h 21m
    $76–147

  5. Bus via Juan Palomar Y Arias

    1. Take the bus from Juan Palomar Y Arias to Venta del Astillerobus bus C110-V2
    2. Take the bus from La Venta/ Zapopan to Arenalbus bus Tequila Plus / ...
    1h 33m
    $74–94

Guadalajara to Arenal by bus

Calendar329Weekly Buses
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 43.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Guadalajara, Mexico and Arenal, Jalisco, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to Arenal via La Venta del Astillero and La Venta/ Zapopan in around 1h 6m.

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