What is the cheapest way to get from Guanajuato to Chapala?

The cheapest way to get from Guanajuato to Chapala is to drive which costs $500 - $750 and takes 3h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Guanajuato to Chapala?

The fastest way to get from Guanajuato to Chapala is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $500 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Guanajuato and Chapala?

No, there is no direct bus from Guanajuato to Chapala. However, there are services departing from Guanajuato and arriving at Chapala - Av. Madero y Miguel Martínez via Avenida Patria, Álamo Industrial and San Antonio Tlayacapan - Carr. a Guadalajara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Guanajuato to Chapala?

The distance between Guanajuato and Chapala is 317 km. The road distance is 289.5 km.

How do I travel from Guanajuato to Chapala without a car?

The best way to get from Guanajuato to Chapala without a car is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs $750 - $1100.

How long does it take to get from Guanajuato to Chapala?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Guanajuato to Chapala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guanajuato to Chapala bus from?

Guanajuato to Chapala bus services, operated by Primera Plus, depart from Guanajuato station.

Where does the Guanajuato to Chapala bus arrive?

Guanajuato to Chapala bus services, operated by Primera Plus, arrive at Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1 station.

Can I drive from Guanajuato to Chapala?

Yes, the driving distance between Guanajuato to Chapala is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Guanajuato to Chapala.

Where can I stay near Chapala?

There are 175+ hotels available in Chapala.

Guanajuato to Chapala - 4 ways to travel via bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Guanajuato to Chapala by bus or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Guanajuato to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1bus
2. Take the bus from Álamo Industrial to Plaza Centro Lagunabus Guadalajara
6h 34m
$758–1,049
Drive 289.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Guanajuato to Chapalacar 289.5 km
3h 21m
$515–744
Bus via León
1. Take the bus from Guanajuato to Leónbus
2. Take the bus from León to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1bus
3. Take the bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to Chapalabus
7h 52m
$653–951
Bus via León #2
1. Take the bus from Guanajuato to Leónbus
2. Take the bus from León to Guadalajarabus
3. Take the bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to Chapalabus
7h 56m
$703–1,101

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Distance: 317.4 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Guanajuato, Mexico and Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Guanajuato to Chapala - Av. Madero y Miguel Martínez via Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1, Avenida Patria, Álamo Industrial, Plaza Centro Laguna, and San Antonio Tlayacapan - Carr. a Guadalajara in around 6h 34m.

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