How to travel from Isla Mujeres to Oaxaca, Mexico
The distance between Isla Mujeres and Oaxaca is around 1,206km (750 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Isla Mujeres to Oaxaca by ferry, 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 Oaxaca → Isla Mujeres if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then fly from Cancun (CUN) to Oaxaca (OAX).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical costMX$3,890($185)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then take the bus to Minatitlán then Salina Cruz and then to Oaxaca.
- Duration23h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costMX$2,090($100)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Punta Sam then drive to Oaxaca.
- Duration19h 30m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costMX$3,615($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isla Mujeres and Oaxaca
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isla Mujeres to Oaxaca by ferry, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around MX$2,090 ($100) and will take around 23h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$3,890 ($185).
The distance between Isla Mujeres and Oaxaca is around 1,206km (750 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,129km (701 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Isla Mujeres and Oaxaca by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Isla Mujeres to Oaxaca is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx MX$3,890 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Isla Mujeres and Oaxaca is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around MX$2,090 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isla Mujeres and Oaxaca. We recommend that you take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then fly from Cancun (CUN) to Oaxaca (OAX). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isla Mujeres and Oaxaca. We recommend that you take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then fly from Cancun (CUN) to Oaxaca (OAX). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isla Mujeres to Oaxaca. We recommend that you take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then fly from Cancun (CUN) to Oaxaca (OAX). instead which will take 3hrs.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isla Mujeres to Oaxaca. We recommend that you take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then fly from Cancun (CUN) to Oaxaca (OAX). instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isla Mujeres to Oaxaca is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around MX$3,890 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isla Mujeres and Oaxaca
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 3hrs | MX$3,890($185) | every 3 hours | 1,206km (750 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 3 similar | 23h 20m | MX$2,090($100) | once daily | 1,715km (1,066 miles) |
| Ferry to Playa Tortugas, bus | 1 day 5h | MX$3,635($175) | twice daily | 1,719km (1,068 miles) |
| Ferry to Playa Tortugas, bus | 1 day 5h | MX$3,950($190) | once daily | 1,645km (1,022 miles) |
| Ferry to Playa Tortugas, bus | 1 day 6h | MX$2,800($135) | once daily | 1,726km (1,072 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 19h 30m | MX$3,615($175) | 4 times a day | 1,463km (909 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isla Mujeres and Oaxaca
Bus companies
Turismo y Excursiones Alianza
ADO
Autobuses Sur Mexico
Tours Acosta
Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC)
Airlines
Volaris
Aeroméxico
Ferry operators
Ultramar Ferry
Airports near Oaxaca
The following major airports near Oaxaca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.
Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX)
- Distance
- 24km (15 miles) from Oaxaca
Bahías de Huatulco International Airport (HUX)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Oaxaca
Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Oaxaca