How to travel from Guadalajara to Oaxaca, Mexico

The distance between Guadalajara and Oaxaca is around 829km (515 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Guadalajara to Oaxaca by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out OaxacaGuadalajara if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Guadalajara (GDL) to Oaxaca (OAX).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    MX$3,535($170)
Operated by

Volaris

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Bus via México Politécnico

Take the bus to México Politécnico and then to Oaxaca.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,670($80)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Oaxaca.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance999km (621 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guadalajara and Oaxaca

There are several options for getting from Guadalajara to Oaxaca by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,590 ($76) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$3,535 ($170).

The distance between Guadalajara and Oaxaca is around 829km (515 miles).

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Guadalajara and Oaxaca by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Guadalajara to Oaxaca is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx MX$3,535 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Guadalajara and Oaxaca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,590 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Guadalajara and Oaxaca. We recommend that you fly from Guadalajara (GDL) to Oaxaca (OAX). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Guadalajara and Oaxaca. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Guadalajara to Oaxaca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mexico Norte. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

ETN, ADO, ACN Autobuses, Autobuses Titanium, Futura Select, Autobuses Elite and Estrella de Oro run regular bus services between Guadalajara and Oaxaca. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Guadalajara and Oaxaca. Flights depart from Guadalajara (GDL) and arrive at Oaxaca (OAX). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Guadalajara and Oaxaca with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.

Volaris, Aeroméxico and Viva Aerobus fly between Guadalajara and Oaxaca. Flights depart from Guadalajara (GDL) and and arrive into Oaxaca (OAX). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.

The flight from Guadalajara to Oaxaca typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Guadalajara (GDL) and and arrive into Oaxaca (OAX).

The closest major airport to Oaxaca is Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX) (OAX) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Oaxaca. Bahías de Huatulco International Airport (HUX) (HUX) and Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) (PXM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Guadalajara and Oaxaca. The distance is around 999km (621 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guadalajara to Oaxaca is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around MX$3,535 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Guadalajara and Oaxaca

Transport options from Guadalajara to Oaxaca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 25m
MX$3,535($170)
every 30 mins829km (515 miles)
Bus via México Politécnico + 3 similar
12h 55m
MX$1,670($80)
once daily1,021km (634 miles)
Bus via ACN Puebla13h 10m
MX$1,900($90)
twice daily1,034km (643 miles)
Bus14h 20m
MX$1,670($80)
once daily1,013km (629 miles)
Bus via Cuernavaca16h 45m
MX$1,590($76)
once daily1,058km (657 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
MX$1,755($84)
on demand999km (621 miles)

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Airports near Oaxaca

The following major airports near Oaxaca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.

OAX
Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Oaxaca
HUX
Bahías de Huatulco International Airport (HUX)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Oaxaca
PXM
Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Oaxaca