Cheap coach tickets from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan

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Coach from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan: Journey Information

There are 12 intercity coaches per day from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan. Travelling by coach from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan usually takes around 3 hours and 45 minutes, but the fastest ETN coach can make the trip in 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Distance: 122 mi (196 km)
Shortest duration: 3h 39m
Cheapest price: US$71.00
Trips per day: 12
Most frequent service: ETN
Coach lines: 2

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Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan Coach Timetable

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

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

Coach tickets for a trip from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan cost about US$72 when you book at the cheapest time, 18 days ahead. Consider it a bargain when you can snag tickets for less than US$72. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.

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

If you're planning to travel by coach from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from US$71 to US$74. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 9 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Zapopan this week, coach tickets are available starting at US$71.

Prices as travel date approaches

Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest coach tickets, book your trip at least 18 days in advance. This way, you can save up to US$2 on your coach ticket compared to booking last-minute.

What coach companies travel from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan?

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

Coach	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
ETN	10	3h 44m	US$72.83
Turistar	2	3h 48m	US$72.82

Book ETN from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan from US$71. There are 10 trips per day offered by ETN from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan and you can expect on average to pay US$72.83 for a ETN ticket to Zapopan. In Nuevo Vallarta, ETN departs to Zapopan from Puerto Vallarta BLVRD Riviera Nayarit Bus Station. In Zapopan, ETN arrives at Zapopan.
An average trip on ETN from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan takes 3 hours and 44 minutes, while the fastest available ETN trip will get you to Zapopan in 3 hours and 39 minutes.
At weekends, ETN offers 10 trips per day. A single ticket costs US$71 for a weekend trip to Zapopan.
Book Turistar from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan from US$71. There are 2 trips per day offered by Turistar from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan and you can expect on average to pay US$72.82 for a Turistar ticket to Zapopan. In Nuevo Vallarta, Turistar departs to Zapopan from Puerto Vallarta BLVRD Riviera Nayarit Bus Station. In Zapopan, Turistar arrives at Zapopan.
An average trip on Turistar from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan takes 3 hours and 48 minutes, while the fastest available Turistar trip will get you to Zapopan in 3 hours and 40 minutes.
At weekends, Turistar offers 2 trips per day. A single ticket costs US$71 for a weekend trip to Zapopan.

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

There are 12 scheduled coaches that travel from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan without transferring.

Trips per day

Direct trips

The coach takes an average of 3 hours and 45 minutes to cover the 122 miles from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan. However, the fastest coach only takes 3 hours and 39 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a film. Keep in mind that your actual coach 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 coach leaves at 7:50 and the last coach leaves at 23:35. To see the times for all coaches from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest coach

7:50am

Latest coach

11:35pm

Because many passengers travel from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for coaches. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

Most crowded

Monday

Least crowded

Thursday

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Nuevo Vallarta?

Main departure station: Puerto Vallarta BLVRD Riviera Nayarit Bus Station

Most coaches depart from the main station in Nuevo Vallarta.

All coach stations in Nuevo Vallarta:

Puerto Vallarta BLVRD Riviera Nayarit Bus Station

Where does the coach arrive in Zapopan?

Main arrival station: Zapopan

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

Coach stations in Zapopan:

Zapopan

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