A beautiful view from within central Oaxaca-mobile

How to get from
Mexico City to Oaxaca

Mexico City to Oaxaca Trip Overview

Distance367 km (229.4 miles)
Price range$21-$791
Ride Duration Range1h 6m-8h 5m
Earliest Departure06:00
Latest Departure23:50

The most convenient way to travel from Mexico City to Oaxaca is by night train. Tickets are very affordable and it allows you to maximize your day time. Buses are also an option but it’s about a six to seven hour drive, traffic pending. You will want to visit the Botanical Gardens in Oaxaca and enjoy its fine dining options all around the city. Oaxaca is known for its chocolate so be sure to spend some money at the local stores. Pack a jacket because while days are traditionally warm, nights can get quite chilly.

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Taking a bus from Mexico City to Oaxaca

Fastest bus: 6h

Cheapest bus: $61

The fastest: 6h

The cheapest: $61

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

TV

Reclining Seats

WC

Wifi

Charger

The fastest: 6h 30m

The cheapest: $514

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Reclining Seats

The fastest: 6h

The cheapest: $465

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

The fastest: 1h 6m

The cheapest: $116

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

WC

A beautiful view from within central Oaxaca

About the ride from Mexico City to Oaxaca

Mexico City to Oaxaca Route Information

The distance between Mexico City and Oaxaca is 229 miles, or approximately 367 kilometers.

There are 4 ways to get from Mexico City to Oaxaca, including flight,minivan,car,bus.

The earliest departure leaves at 06:00 and has a duration of 7 hours 10 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 1 hour 6 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available: .

Mexico City to Oaxaca by flight

  • Starting Price: $115
  • 13 departures a day, or 91 departures a week

The only travel class available is Economy.

Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

Mexico City to Oaxaca by minivan

  • Starting Price: $514
  • 42 departures a day, or 294 departures a week

The only travel class available is Comfort.

Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

Mexico City to Oaxaca by car

  • Starting Price: $465
  • 82 departures a day, or 574 departures a week

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Comfort and Standard.

Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

Mexico City to Oaxaca by bus

  • Starting Price: $60
  • 389 departures a day, or 2723 departures a week

There are 9 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard, Economy, Primera Class, Platino Class, GL Class, Express, First Class, Luxury and Executive.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

Companies Operating from Mexico City to Oaxaca

Average time

6h 30m

Average price

$447 - $514

(11)

Average time

6h 5m - 8h 5m

Average price

$52 - $61

(3094)

Average time

6h - 8h

Average price

$41

(44)

Average time

6h 25m - 7h 35m

Average price

$61

(27)

Popular stations and stops in Mexico City and Oaxaca

Departure stations in Mexico City

Mexico City Airport (MEX)

Fypsa Terminal Moctezuma

Fypsa Terminal Acatitla

TAPO Mexico City

Mexico City Norte Bus Station

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Arrival stations in Oaxaca

Oaxaca Airport (OAX)

Oaxaca City - Any hotel

Fypsa Oaxaca

Oaxaca Bus Station

AU bus terminal Santa Rosa

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