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How to get fromOaxaca to Californiaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Oaxaca to California by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Tijuana International Airport

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    1. Fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane OAX - TIJ
    7h 57m
    $110–354

  2. Bus via Mexico City

    1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tijuanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana Central, B.C. to Los Angelesbus bus
    2d 9h
    $256–571

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Mexico Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Antoniobus bus
    3. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 10h
    $508–1,099

  4. Drive  2,091.9 mi

    1. Drive from Oaxaca to Los Angelescar car 2,091.9 mi
    37h 44m
    $382–552

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAX - LAX
    7h 21m
    $199–628

  6. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane OAX - FAT
    12h 24m
    $169–719

  7. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane OAX - SJC
    9h 25m
    $239–954

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAX - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 29m
    $214–863

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Los Angelesbus bus
    2d 16h
    $222–321

Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,684.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Oaxaca, Mexico and California, USA?

Viva Aerobus, Volaris, and Aeroméxico fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oaxaca to 5th / Hill via Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Tijuana Central, B.C., Los Angeles, and Adams / Compton in around 2d 9h.

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