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16 h 49 min
1465 km.
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Ixtapa, Mexico → Chapala, Mexico

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Ixtapa to Chapala

Cheapest
16 h 49 min
Car
1465 km.
from $80
Other
11 h 56 min
340 km.
from $77.02
15 h 9 min
340 km.
from $62.91
7 h 57 min
Plane, Bus
340 km.
from $165.11
13 h 26 min
340 km.
from $92.41
8 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
340 km.
from $107.03

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Guadalajara
Ave. Duration:
8h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.64–$764.49

Aeroméxico

Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Guadalajara
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.16–$433.21

Viva Aerobus

Website:
vivaaerobus.com
Plane from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Guadalajara
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.71–$242.09

Volaris

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Guadalajara
Ave. Duration:
8h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$62.43–$254.83
Plane from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport to Guadalajara
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$56.06–$101.93

Bus operators

Futura

Phone:
800 507 5500
Email:
Website:
futura.com.mx/
Bus from Zihuatanejo to Morelia
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.48–$58.61

ETN Turistar

Phone:
+52 800 800 0386
Email:
Website:
etn.com.mx/english/
Bus from Morelia to Nueva
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$28.03–$48.42

Autobuses Elite

Phone:
+52 55 4440 3187
Email:
Website:
autobuseselite.com.mx/
Bus from Zihuatanejo to Nueva
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.31–$70.08

Autovías La Línea

Phone:
800 622 22 22
Email:
Website:
autovias.com.mx/
Bus from Zihuatanejo to Nueva
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$61.16–$82.82

Parhikuni

Phone:
800 310 3103
Email:
Website:
parhikuni.com/
Bus from Zihuatanejo to Morelia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.95–$45.87

Los Galgos

Website:
ahorrobus.com.mx/
Bus from Zihuatanejo to Central
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.47–$19.11

Autotransportes Chapala

Phone:
+52 33 3619 4777
Email:
Website:
chapalaplus.com/
Bus from Central Vieja de Guadalajara to Chapala
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.68–$4.59

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ixtapa to Chapala is to bus which costs $28.26 - $70.65 and takes 15h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ixtapa to Chapala is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs $52.17 - $81.52 .

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 Morelia, Sala 2 de la Central de Autobuses and Central Vieja de Guadalajara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

How far is it from Ixtapa to Chapala?

The distance between Ixtapa and Chapala is 693 km. The road distance is 517.2 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 Morelia which takes 11h 56m and costs $47.83 - $97.83 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 56m 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 Morelia station.

Can I drive from Ixtapa to Chapala?

Yes, the driving distance between Ixtapa to Chapala is 517 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Ixtapa to Chapala.

Where can I stay near Chapala?

There are 124+ hotels available in Chapala. Prices start at $4.91 per night.
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