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How to get fromPuerto Vallarta to Laguna de Chapalaby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Puerto Vallarta to Laguna de Chapala by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Terminal Zapopanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to Chapalabus bus Guadalajara
    6h 30m
    $425–1,073

  2. Drive 336.9 km

    1. Drive from Puerto Vallarta to Ajijiccar car 336.9 km
    4h 9m
    $596–860

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)plane plane PVR - GDL
    2. Take the bus from Crossing Guadalajara Airport to Chapalabus bus
    4h 19m
    $700–1,680

  4. Bus via Guadalajara

    1. Take the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Terminal Milenio Zapopanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to Chapalabus bus Guadalajara
    6h 50m
    $828–1,380

Puerto Vallarta to Laguna de Chapala by bus

Calendar154Weekly Buses
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$425Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 340.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Laguna de Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Puerto Vallarta to Chapala via Terminal Zapopan, Central de Autobuses Zapopan, and Central Vieja de Guadalajara in around 6h 30m.

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