Guadalajara's major
attractions are best seen on foot. For points outside the city
center, there is an inexpensive, well-organized public transportation
system.
Bus
 This
is without a doubt the most economical and efficient but sometimes
least comfortable means of traversing the city. Buses run every
few minutes between 6 AM and 10 PM to all local attractions, including
Tlaquepaque, Tonalá, and Zapopan. Fares are roughly 25¢,
making buses the preferred mode of transportation for Guadalajara
natives, so expect to stand during daylight hours. Various "luxury"
buses -- which run on some of the main routes through the city,
including out to Tlaquepaque and Tonalá -- Cost 55¢
and are much less crowded and vastly more comfortable. Buses to
and from such nearby destinations as Chapala, Ajijic, and Tequila
depart from the Antigua Central Camionera (Old Bus Station) just
northeast of the Parque Agua Azul on Avenida Dr. R. Michel between
Calles Los Angeles and 5 de Febrero.
Subway
Guadalajara's
underground tren ligero (light train) system is clean, safe, and
efficient. Line 1 runs along Avenida Federalismo from the Periférico
(city beltway) Sur to Periférico Norte, near the Benito
Juárez Auditorium. Line 2 runs east west along Avenida
Javier Mina (which becomes Avenida Juárez at the Calzada
Independencia) from Tetlán in eastern Guadalajara to Avenida
Federalismo. Trains run about every 15 minutes from 6 AM to 10:30
PM; a token for one trip Costs about 25¢. Juárez Station,
where the two lines meet, serves as a public art gallery, featuring
changing exhibits of Mexican artists.
Taxi
Taxis
are readily available and reasonably economical. Tell the driver
where you are going and agree on a fare before you enter the cab.
Fare schedules listing prices to downtown and all major attractions
are posted in the lobby of most hotels. Sitios (cab stands) are
near all hotels and attractions. Fares go up about 25% at night.
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