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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Empalme, Sonora | Terminal Zapopan | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Empalme Bus Station | Zapopan Central de Autobuses (Guadalajara) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Empalme, Sonora | Terminal Zapopan | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Empalme Bus Station | Nueva Central | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Empalme, Sonora | Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:48 PM MST.
Get from Empalme to Guadalajara
The journey takes about 18 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Empalme and Guadalajara?
Stops in Empalme
- A
Empalme
Carretera Internacional Km 2 - Sector Oriente s/n, 85349 Empalme
Stops in Guadalajara
- ATerminal de Autobuses de Guadalajara, Carretera Libre a Zapotlanejo y entronque carretera a Tonalá Km. 1.5, 44100 Guadalajara
- C
Estación Juárez Parada de Autobuses
Av. Del Federalismo Nte. 800 (esq. Av. Juárez), 44100 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico - DCalle Los Ángeles 218, Las Conchas, 44460 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
- E
Parada de Autobuses del Mercado Del Mar en Zapopan
Prolongación Pino Suárez No. 453 (a un costado del Mercado del Mar) - El Vigìa, 45140 Zapopan - F
Santa Alicia
Plaza Santa Alicia, Avenida Guadalupe, Zapopan, Mexico
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Empalme, SON to Guadalajara, MX by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Empalme to Guadalajara?
The cheapest bus tickets from Empalme to Guadalajara start from $131. The average price for this route is around $135. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Empalme to Guadalajara?
The average bus trip duration from Empalme to Guadalajara is 18h 20m, covering a distance of 681 miles (1097 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 20m and is operated by Tufesa.
Which bus companies service the Empalme to Guadalajara route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Elite, Tufesa, ELITE SELECT, Aguacaliente.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Empalme to Guadalajara?
The earliest bus departs from Empalme to Guadalajara at 6:50am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Empalme to Guadalajara?
A bus trip from Empalme to Guadalajara generates an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Empalme to Guadalajara?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Aguacaliente, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Empalme to Guadalajara?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ELITE SELECT has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Empalme to Guadalajara?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Tufesa, with a punctuality rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Empalme to Guadalajara?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ELITE SELECT, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Empalme, SON to Guadalajara, MX was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $100To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Empalme, SON to Guadalajara, MX, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $100 to $123 for a bus ticket from Empalme, SON to Guadalajara, MX based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $100 which is on 2025-11-29.
Usually Tufesa will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
