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How to get fromOaxaca to Cancúnby plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Oaxaca to Cancún by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Oaxaca International Airport

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    1. Fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane OAX - CUN
    4h 20m
    $1,803–7,896

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Cancún Ruta 5bus bus
    23h 30m
    $1,740–2,415

  3. Drive  1,431 km

    1. Drive from Oaxaca to Cancúncar car 1,431 km
    18h 33m
    $3,622–5,231

  4. Taxi to Veracruz International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Acatlán de Pérez Figueroa to Veracruz-Airport-VERtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane VER - CUN
    4h 26m
    $2,027–4,720

  5. Bus via Coatzacoalcos

    1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Coatzacoalcosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coatzacoalcos to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus
    29h 51m
    $2,628–4,570

  6. Bus via Tonalá

    1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Tonalábus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tonalá to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus
    30h 28m
    $2,749–5,313

Oaxaca to Cancún by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,740Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,145.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Oaxaca, Mexico and Cancún, Mexico?

Volaris and Aeroméxico fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oaxaca to Cancún Ruta 5 via Tuxtla Gutiérrez in around 23h 30m.

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