Cheap bus tickets from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan

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Bus from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan: Journey Information

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

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

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Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan Bus Schedule

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

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

Bus tickets for a trip from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan cost about $72 when you book at the cheapest time, 18 days ahead. Consider it a bargain when you can snag tickets for less than $72. 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 Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan by travel date

If you're planning to travel by bus from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $71 to $72. 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 Zapopan this week, bus tickets are available starting at $71.

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 18 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $2 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.

What bus companies travel from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan?

There are two bus 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.

Bus	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
ETN	10	3h 44m	$73.17
Turistar	2	3h 48m	$73.17

Book ETN from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan from $71. There are 10 trips per day offered by ETN from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan and you can expect on average to pay $73.17 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.
On weekends, ETN offers 10 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $71 for a weekend trip to Zapopan.
Book Turistar from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan from $71. There are 2 trips per day offered by Turistar from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan and you can expect on average to pay $73.17 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.
On weekends, Turistar offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $71 for a weekend trip to Zapopan.

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

There are 12 scheduled buses 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 buses which you can take the entire route from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan without transferring.

Trips per day

Direct trips

The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 45 minutes to cover the 122 miles from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan. However, the fastest bus 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 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 7:50 AM and the last bus leaves at 11:35 PM. To see the times for all buses from Nuevo Vallarta to Zapopan, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest bus

7:50am

Latest bus

11:35pm

Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Zapopan at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, 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 bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

Most crowded

Sunday

Least crowded

Thursday

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Nuevo Vallarta?

Main departure station: Puerto Vallarta BLVRD Riviera Nayarit Bus Station

Most buses depart from the main station in Nuevo Vallarta.

All bus stations in Nuevo Vallarta:

Puerto Vallarta BLVRD Riviera Nayarit Bus Station

Where does the bus arrive in Zapopan?

Main arrival station: Zapopan

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

All bus stations in Zapopan:

Zapopan

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