Is there a way to reach Guadalajara from Puerto Vallarta without a car?

The bus is the best choice to get to Guadalajara without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

How long is the bus trip from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara?

The travel time from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara is about 5h 18m, although the fastest bus will take 3h 40m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 119 miles (192 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the distance between Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara?

The distance separating Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara is 119 miles (192 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara?

If you're headed to Guadalajara from Puerto Vallarta, chances are that your bus will leave from Puerto Vallarta Airport and arrive at Guadalajara Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What is the cheapest way to go from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara?

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $39.

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara?

You can expect to pay around $68 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $39 and $179, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara, MX Bus Tickets

SatApr 26

from $36

SunApr 27

from $36

MonApr 28

from $36

TueApr 29

from $36

WedApr 30

from $36

ThuMay 1

from $36

FriMay 2

SatMay 3

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: April 27 at 12:30am
Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
Arrival time: April 27 at 5:18am
Destination city: Guadalajara
Destination location: Nueva Central Camionera, Estación Central de Autobuses de Guadalajara
Operated by: Pacifico
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 48m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: April 27 at 12:20am
Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
Departure location: Puerto Vallarta Blvrd Riviera Nayarit Bus Station
Arrival time: April 27 at 4:20am
Destination city: Guadalajara
Destination location: Zapopan Guadalajara
Operated by: ETN
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h
Departure time: April 27 at 5:00am
Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
Arrival time: April 27 at 10:26am
Destination city: Guadalajara
Destination location: Nueva Central Camionera, Estación Central de Autobuses de Guadalajara
Operated by: Pacifico
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 26m
Departure time: April 27 at 11:30am
Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
Arrival time: April 27 at 6:00pm
Destination city: Guadalajara
Destination location: Nueva Central Camionera, Estación Central de Autobuses de Guadalajara
Operated by: Futura
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 30m
Departure time: April 27 at 4:00pm
Departure city: Puerto Vallarta
Departure location: Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de sin Nombre No. 363 192
Arrival time: April 27 at 11:50pm
Destination city: Guadalajara
Destination location: Nueva Central Camionera, Estación Central de Autobuses de Guadalajara
Operated by: Chihuahuenses
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 50m

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Bus Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$68

Average bus trip duration5h 18m

Number of daily buses61

Earliest bus departure12:15am

Distance126 miles (203 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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ETN

4.5/5147 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness5

Wifi3

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the comfort and luxury of the bus rides. The seats are described as spacious and clean, contributing to a pleasant journey. However, there was some confusion regarding boarding locations for one user who received contradictory information about where to catch their bus.

ETN Puerto Vallarta Guadalajara recent customer reviews

When I booked I was unaware of what I consider to be a deceptive description. I booked an origin city of Puerta Vallarta. Turns out the bus terminal was in Nueva Nayarit. When I got to bus terminal 45 minutes early I showed my ticket to sales agent & she told me where the bus would be coming in. I had a time of 3:40 & when bus did not arrive then I showed my ticket to the security person & he said bus would be there at 4. When the bus arrived at 4 I was told my ticket was not valid as that bus had already left & this bus was going to Mexico City. I then went back to original ticket & she explained to me I was at wrong terminal & I had to buy another ticket, which did & just made the 4:00 bus. So I paid twice. I’m not happy as looking at the ticket it says Puerta Vallarta when in fact the bus terminal is either in Nueva Vallarta or Nuevo Nayarit.

Malcolm N.

March 10, 2025

The bus was luxurious-very comfortable, clean spacious seats. My friend & I sat downstairs in two of the six downstairs seats.

Valerie B.

January 29, 2025

Everything was find except I got contradictory advice on where to catch my bus. I went a day early to be sure I had the right spot! They told me I would be boarding in Puerto Vallarta! In Puerto Vallarta they told me they would be happy to board me but my ticker was actually for the station in Nayarit 20 minutes closer to my residence.

Ron K.

September 7, 2024

Pacifico

3/5238 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.6

The reviews highlight a generally positive experience with comfortable and clean buses, friendly drivers, and amenities like legroom and USB ports. However, some users mentioned issues such as unclear bus station markings, late arrivals, non-functional toilets for women causing discomfort during the journey. Additionally, there was a discrepancy in travel time expectations compared to actual duration.

Pacifico Puerto Vallarta Guadalajara recent customer reviews

The bus was fine. I didn't realize there was an express bus but that's my fault. My first bus trip in Mexico.

Dee B.

January 7, 2025

Bus did not smell very nice. Smelled like the toilet haven't been cleaned for a while. My seat fell back on it on and I couldn't bring it back up. The buses are very old and dated.

Joseph S.

April 15, 2024

Driver was great, countryside was beautiful and bus was comfortable and clean; but unfortunately, the women’s toilet was not working which caused some discomfort for anyone needing to use the facility.

Desiree J.

February 29, 2024

Futura

3.5/5667 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi1.7

Passengers have shared positive experiences with helpful and friendly drivers, modern buses equipped with air conditioning and entertainment screens, as well as clean facilities. However, some users noted issues such as malfunctioning seat recliners and footrests, language settings on TVs not being adjustable to English, lack of toilet paper in restrooms, and occasional delays during the journey.

Futura Puerto Vallarta Guadalajara recent customer reviews

We took bus from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara. Station well organized Bus On time. Driver helpful. Bus clean windows washed. My seat wouldn’t recline and footrest didn’t work but others in our group were fine. Not as nice as Primero Plus but decent way to travel

Flora S.

January 16, 2025

Very nice bus with comfortable seats. Driver had to stop several times to let his copilot pee… There’s a bathroom on the bus!

Darren M.

March 4, 2024

My arrival to the airport was an almost an hour late causing me to miss my flight on “AeroMexico” back to Chicago. $400 was the price of my flight. Can I speak with a manager please?

Jaime D.

February 19, 2024

Turistar

4/516 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi2.2

Chihuahuenses

3/5146 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi1.5

Norte de Sonora

3/53 reviews

Only Riviera

Nayar

2/522 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness2.3

Wifi0

Transportes Frontera

2.5/5123 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.7

Elite

2.5/5152 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi1.1

MX bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, ADO, Chihuahuenses, ETN, Los Limousines

Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara?

Stops in Puerto Vallarta

A - Puerto Vallarta Airport

B - Central de Autobuses Puerto Vallarta

Stops in Guadalajara

A - Guadalajara Airport

B - Nueva Central

C - Central Vieja

D - Av. las Torres

E - Plaza del Sol

F - Santa Alicia

Frequently asked questions for your trip Puerto Vallarta - Guadalajara

Is there a way to reach Guadalajara from Puerto Vallarta without a car?
How long is the bus trip from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara?
What is the distance between Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara?
What is the cheapest way to go from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara?
What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/22

$36

04/23

$36

Today

$37

04/25

$36

04/26

$36

04/27

$36

04/28

$36

04/29

$36

The cheapest trip from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara was searched and found on Apr 22, 2025 with a price of $36

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $36 to $66 for a bus ticket from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-04-27.

Usually BILM will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Bus Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Puerto Vallarta - Guadalajara

Is there a way to reach Guadalajara from Puerto Vallarta without a car?

How long is the bus trip from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara?

What is the distance between Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara?

What is the cheapest way to go from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara?

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara?

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About Bus Travel

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