How to travel from Guanajuato to Oaxaca, Mexico

The distance between Guanajuato and Oaxaca is around 763km (474 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Guanajuato to Oaxaca by bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to Oaxaca (OAX).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    MX$4,200($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to México Central Norte and then to Oaxaca.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$920($44)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

3 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Oaxaca.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance804km (500 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guanajuato and Oaxaca

There are several options for getting from Guanajuato to Oaxaca by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$920 ($44) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$4,200 ($200).

The distance between Guanajuato and Oaxaca is around 763km (474 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 648km (403 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Guanajuato and Oaxaca by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Guanajuato to Oaxaca is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx MX$4,200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Guanajuato and Oaxaca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$920 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Guanajuato and Oaxaca. We recommend that you take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to Oaxaca (OAX). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Guanajuato and Oaxaca. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Guanajuato to Oaxaca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dolores Hidalgo, Tequisquiapan, México Central Norte, Pantitlán and Balbuena. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

Coordinados, Autobuses Titanium, Unebus, ETN, Primera Plus, Autobuses Elite, Futura Select, Chihuahuenses, ADO, Autobuses Fletes y Pasajes S.A. de C.V (Fypsa) and Pegasso run regular bus services between Guanajuato and Oaxaca. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guanajuato to Oaxaca. We recommend that you take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to Oaxaca (OAX). instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Guanajuato and Oaxaca. The distance is around 804km (500 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guanajuato to Oaxaca is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around MX$4,200 ($200).

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Transport options from Guanajuato to Oaxaca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
4h 10m
MX$4,200($200)
every 4 hours763km (474 miles)
Bus to León, plane4h 50m
MX$2,970($140)
every 30 mins998km (620 miles)
Bus to Guadalajara, Fly6h 10m
MX$3,995($190)
once daily1,085km (674 miles)
Bus to León, plane6h 35m
MX$6,920($330)
4 times a day998km (620 miles)
Bus to León, plane7hrs
MX$2,800($135)
hourly805km (500 miles)
Bus + 3 similar
10h 20m
MX$920($44)
once daily826km (513 miles)
Bus via León12h 40m
MX$1,360($65)
hourly888km (552 miles)
Bus via Puebla13h 10m
MX$1,255($60)
every 20 mins810km (503 miles)
Bus via México Central Norte13h 30m
MX$1,170($56)
every 2 hours821km (510 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
MX$1,420($68)
on demand804km (500 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