How to travel from Mexico City to Oaxaca, Mexico

The distance between Mexico City and Oaxaca is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Mexico City 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 OaxacaMexico City if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Mexico City (MEX) to Oaxaca (OAX).

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,195($105)
Operated by

Viva Aerobus

+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Oaxaca.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 5 mins
  • Typical cost
    MX$270($13)
Operated by

Oaxaca Rosa

+ 4 others
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Drive

Drive to Oaxaca.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance459km (285 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mexico City and Oaxaca

There are several options for getting from Mexico City to Oaxaca by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$270 ($13) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,195 ($105).

The distance between Mexico City and Oaxaca is around 383km (238 miles).

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Mexico City and Oaxaca by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mexico City to Oaxaca is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx MX$2,195 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Mexico City and Oaxaca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$270 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mexico City and Oaxaca. We recommend that you fly from Mexico City (MEX) to Oaxaca (OAX). instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mexico City and Oaxaca. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Mexico City and Oaxaca with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 6hrs.

Oaxaca Rosa run regular bus services between Mexico City and Oaxaca. Buses run twice daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mexico City and Oaxaca. Flights depart from Mexico City (MEX) and arrive at Oaxaca (OAX). The flight takes around 1h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Mexico City and Oaxaca with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.

Viva Aerobus, Volaris and Aeroméxico fly between Mexico City and Oaxaca. Flights depart from Mexico City (MEX) and and arrive into Oaxaca (OAX). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.

The flight from Mexico City to Oaxaca typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Mexico City (MEX) 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 Mexico City and Oaxaca. The distance is around 459km (285 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mexico City to Oaxaca is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around MX$2,195 ($105).

How do I get from Mexico City to Oaxaca

Compare travel optionsbetween Mexico City and Oaxaca

Transport options from Mexico City to Oaxaca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 40m
MX$2,195($105)
every 20 mins383km (238 miles)
Bus
6hrs
MX$270($13)
every 5 mins462km (287 miles)
Drive
5hrs
MX$815($39)
on demand459km (285 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