First class buses in Mexico are the way to go -- cheaper and way more luxurious than budget Mexico airlines for in-country travel. In spring 2006, ETN bus service from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, cost $37 and the ride took about five hours. Most first class Mexico buses don't make unscheduled stops en route, though you should be prepared for that delay and for vendors to board who'd liketo sell you food and trinkets. (You will be served food by the ETN hostess before you board.) Seats are very comfy, sleeping is easy, food is provided, and vids and headphones are available. Ask for the left side of the bus if you'd like a solo seat. Keep clicking numbers above the photo to see more pictures, or learn more:
How to Catch a Local Bus in Mexico
Stand by the side of the road or city street, looking into traffic, and raise an arm when you see a bus approaching -- it will probably pull over. You can usually get off by hailing the bus driver at any point along the bus's journey. The buses often run on a schedule; ask a local. The farther away from population centers you get, the farther apart buses will be (like hours or days), so ask someone, like a bartender or shop clerk, when the buses run in the area to which you're headed.
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