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

The cheapest way to get from Ixtapa to Chapala is to drive which costs $850 - $1300 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ixtapa to Chapala is to fly and bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $700 - $3800.

Is there a direct bus between Ixtapa and Chapala?

No, there is no direct bus from Ixtapa to Chapala. However, there are services departing from Zihuatanejo and arriving at Chapala via Uruapan, Sala 2 de la Central de Autobuses and Central Vieja de Guadalajara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

How far is it from Ixtapa to Chapala?

The distance between Ixtapa and Chapala is 457 km. The road distance is 487.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ixtapa to Chapala without a car is to bus via Uruapan which takes 10h 16m and costs $1000 - $2300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Ixtapa to Chapala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ixtapa to Chapala bus from?

Ixtapa to Chapala bus services, operated by Parhikuni, depart from Zihuatanejo station.

Where does the Ixtapa to Chapala bus arrive?

Ixtapa to Chapala bus services, operated by Parhikuni, arrive at Uruapan station.

Can I drive from Ixtapa to Chapala?

Yes, the driving distance between Ixtapa to Chapala is 488 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Ixtapa to Chapala.

Where can I stay near Chapala?

There are 169+ hotels available in Chapala.

Ixtapa to Chapala - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Ixtapa to Chapala by plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)plane ZIH - GDL
2. Take the bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to Chapalabus
5h 38m
$703–3,743
Bus via Uruapan
1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Uruapanbus
2. Take the bus from Uruapan to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2bus
3. Take the bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to Chapalabus
10h 16m
$1,032–2,288
Drive 487.7 km
1. Drive from Ixtapa to Chapalacar 487.7 km
6h 41m
$879–1,270
Bus to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Central de Autobuses Papagayobus
2. Fly from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)plane ACA - GDL
3. Take the bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to Chapalabus
10h 14m
$1,225–5,478
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2bus
2. Take the bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to Chapalabus Guadalajara
13h 45m
$1,154–2,456
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 7bus
2. Take the bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to Chapalabus Guadalajara
14h 40m
$880–1,468

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) flights

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1h 3mAverage Duration

$555Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ixtapa to Chapala.

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Distance: 457.5 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Zihuatanejo to Chapala via Uruapan, Sala 2 de la Central de Autobuses, Av. Dr. Roberto Michel, and Central Vieja de Guadalajara in around 10h 16m.

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