The distance between Puerto Vallarta and Oaxaca is around 1,044km (649 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Puerto Vallarta 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 Oaxaca → Puerto Vallarta if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Oaxaca (OAX).
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Take the bus to Mexico City North and then to Oaxaca.
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There are several options for getting from Puerto Vallarta to Oaxaca by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,670 ($80) and will take around 17h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$3,740 ($180).
The distance between Puerto Vallarta and Oaxaca is around 1,044km (649 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,003km (623 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Puerto Vallarta and Oaxaca by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Puerto Vallarta to Oaxaca is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx MX$3,740 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Puerto Vallarta and Oaxaca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,670 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Puerto Vallarta and Oaxaca. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Oaxaca (OAX). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puerto Vallarta and Oaxaca. It typically takes around 17h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Puerto Vallarta to Oaxaca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bucerías, Mexico City North, Pantitlán and Balbuena. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 45m.
Futura Select, Autobuses Titanium, ADO, Unibuspv, Primera Plus, ETN, La Linea, Autovías, Autobuses Unidos (AU) and Autobuses Fletes y Pasajes S.A. de C.V (Fypsa) run regular bus services between Puerto Vallarta and Oaxaca. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Puerto Vallarta and Oaxaca. Flights depart from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) and arrive at Oaxaca (OAX) - via Mexico City (MEX). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Puerto Vallarta to Oaxaca. There is however a flight that goes via Mexico City (MEX). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Puerto Vallarta to Oaxaca typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Puerto Vallarta and Oaxaca. The distance is around 1,323km (822 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puerto Vallarta to Oaxaca is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around MX$3,740 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 15m | MX$3,740($180) | every 10 mins | 1,044km (649 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 20m | MX$3,825($185) | every 30 mins | 1,158km (720 miles) |
Bus + 3 similar | 17h 45m | MX$1,670($80) | once daily | 1,333km (828 miles) |
Bus via Mexico City North | 18h 50m | MX$2,030($95) | twice daily | 1,336km (830 miles) |
Bus via Mexico City North | 20h 15m | MX$2,070($100) | every 20 mins | 1,348km (837 miles) |
Bus via Zona Militar | 23h 5m | MX$1,775($85) | every 4 hours | 1,389km (863 miles) |
Drive | 14h 10m | MX$2,320($110) | on demand | 1,323km (822 miles) |
Autotransportes Guadalajara Talpa Mascota (ATM)
Futura Select
Autobuses Titanium
ADO
Primera Plus
Aeroméxico
Viva Aerobus
Volaris
The following major airports near Oaxaca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.