Day trip from Puerto Vallarta to Zapopan
Zapopan lies 192 km (119 mi) east of Puerto Vallarta, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 192 km (119 mi) apart, Zapopan is a realistic day trip from Puerto Vallarta: about 3 h 7 min each way by road.
| Puerto Vallarta | Zapopan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 224,166 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 1,565 m (5,135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 42900 | 30812–63533 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Zapopan
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Staying in Zapopan
Our booking partner lists 47 places to stay in Zapopan. Of the 42 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (16). Guests have left 2,556 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Zapopan from Puerto Vallarta?
192 km (119 mi) in a straight line, east of Puerto Vallarta; by road roughly 234 km (146 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puerto Vallarta to Zapopan by road?
About 3 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puerto Vallarta and Zapopan?
No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.
Where can I stay in Zapopan?
Our booking partner lists 47 places to stay in Zapopan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.