Cheap bus tickets from Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta

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Bus from Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta: Journey Information

There are 11 intercity buses per day from Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta. Travelling by bus from Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta usually takes around 3 hours and 43 minutes, but the fastest ETN bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Distance: 122 mi (196 km)
Shortest duration: 3h 40m
Cheapest price: $99.06
Trips per day: 11
Most frequent service: ETN
Bus lines: 2

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Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta Bus Schedule

There are several bus options that can take you from Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta:

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How much is a bus ticket from Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta?

Bus tickets for a trip from Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta cost about $99 when you book at the cheapest time, 28 days ahead. Consider it a bargain when you can snag tickets for less than $99. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Average bus ticket prices from Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta by travel date

If you're planning to travel by bus from Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $99 to $100. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on November 6, 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Nuevo Vallarta this week, bus tickets are available starting at $99.

Prices as travel date approaches

Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 28 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $3.18 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.

What bus companies travel from Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, ETN usually offers more choice, with 10 scheduled trips per day.

Bus	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
ETN	10	3h 41m	$102.06
Turistar	2	3h 51m	$102.05

Book ETN from Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta from $99.06. There are 10 trips per day offered by ETN from Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta and you can expect on average to pay $102.06 for a ETN ticket to Nuevo Vallarta. In Zapopan, ETN departs to Nuevo Vallarta from Zapopan. In Nuevo Vallarta, ETN arrives at Puerto Vallarta BLVRD Riviera Nayarit Bus Station.
An average trip on ETN from Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta takes 3 hours and 41 minutes, while the fastest available ETN trip will get you to Nuevo Vallarta in 3 hours and 40 minutes.
On weekends, ETN offers 10 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $99.06 for a weekend trip to Nuevo Vallarta.
Book Turistar from Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta from $99.06. There are 2 trips per day offered by Turistar from Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta and you can expect on average to pay $102.05 for a Turistar ticket to Nuevo Vallarta. In Zapopan, Turistar departs to Nuevo Vallarta from Zapopan. In Nuevo Vallarta, Turistar arrives at Puerto Vallarta BLVRD Riviera Nayarit Bus Station.
An average trip on Turistar from Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta takes 3 hours and 51 minutes, while the fastest available Turistar trip will get you to Nuevo Vallarta in 3 hours and 40 minutes.
On weekends, Turistar offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $99.06 for a weekend trip to Nuevo Vallarta.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta

There are 11 scheduled buses that travel from Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta without transferring.

Trips per day

Direct trips

The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 43 minutes to cover the 196 kilometres from Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 40 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Distance (mi)

122

Distance (km)

196

The first bus leaves at 12:50 a.m. and the last bus leaves at 10:40 p.m. To see the times for all buses from Zapopan to Nuevo Vallarta, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest bus

12:50am

Latest bus

10:40pm

Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travellers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Nuevo Vallarta. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, travelling mid-week is your best bet.

Most crowded

Saturday

Least crowded

Wednesday

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Zapopan?

Main departure station: Zapopan

Most buses depart from the main station in Zapopan.

All bus stations in Zapopan:

Zapopan

Where does the bus arrive in Nuevo Vallarta?

Main arrival station: Puerto Vallarta BLVRD Riviera Nayarit Bus Station

All buses from Zapopan arrive at one main station in Nuevo Vallarta.

All bus stations in Nuevo Vallarta:

Puerto Vallarta BLVRD Riviera Nayarit Bus Station

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