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How to get fromLos Angeles to Oaxacaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Oaxaca by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX)plane plane LAX - OAX
    7h 4m
    $3,130–8,217

  2. Train to Tijuana International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX)plane plane TIJ - OAX
    10h 16m
    $2,340–6,513

  3. Bus via Tlaquepaque

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Terminal Tlaquepaquebus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from Central ACN to Oaxacabus bus
    2d
    $5,252–6,637

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Station to Nuevo Laredobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueñabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mexico City Revolución to Oaxacabus bus
    2d 2h
    $11,825–21,586

  5. Drive 3,372.4 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Oaxacacar car 3,372.4 km
    37h 38m
    $6,524–9,423

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to San Luis Río Coloradobus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Oaxacabus bus
    2d 10h
    $2,968–5,319

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oaxacabus bus
    2d 16h
    $3,700–5,500

Los Angeles to Oaxaca by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,968Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,899.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Oaxaca, Mexico?

Volaris, Aeroméxico, and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oaxaca via Terminal Tlaquepaque and Central ACN in around 2d.

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