There are 9 ways to get from Oaxaca to California by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tijuana International Airport
best- Fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane OAX - TIJ
7h 57m$104–297Bus via Tlaquepaque
- Take the bus from Oaxaca to Central ACNbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tlaquepaque to Los Angeles Downtownbus Guadalajara
2d 2h$298–448Bus, train
- Take the bus from Oaxaca to Mexico Citybus
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Antoniobus
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain
2d 10h$539–1,110Drive 2,091.9 mi
- Drive from Oaxaca to Los Angelescar 2,091.9 mi
37h 44m$382–552Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAX - LAX
7h 21m$179–540Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane OAX - SJC
10h 7m$290–856Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane OAX - FAT
12h 24m$172–697Fly to Ontario International Airport, train
- Fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAX - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
11h 29m$204–757Bus
- Take the bus from Oaxaca to Los Angelesbus
2d 16h$222–321
Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oaxaca to California is to fly which costs $100 - $300 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Oaxaca to California is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $170 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Oaxaca to California. However, there are services departing from Oaxaca and arriving at Los Angeles Downtown via Terminal Tlaquepaque. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Oaxaca and California is 1694 miles. The road distance is 2104.1 miles.
The best way to get from Oaxaca to California without a car is to bus via Tlaquepaque which takes 2 days 2h and costs $290 - $450.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Oaxaca to California, including transfers.
Oaxaca to California bus services, operated by Autobuses Costa de Oro, depart from Oaxaca station.
The best way to get from Oaxaca to California is to fly which takes 7h 57m and costs $100 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via Tlaquepaque, which costs $290 - $450 and takes 2 days 2h.
Oaxaca to California bus services, operated by Autobuses Costa de Oro, arrive at Central ACN station.
California is 1h behind Oaxaca. It is currently 12:10 AM in Oaxaca and 11:10 PM in California.
What companies run services between Oaxaca, Mexico and California, USA?
Volaris, Viva Aerobus, 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 Los Angeles Downtown via Central ACN and Terminal Tlaquepaque in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Oaxaca International Airport to Tijuana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–280
Flights from Oaxaca International Airport to Tijuana International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–280
Flights from Oaxaca International Airport to Tijuana International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–280
Flights from Oaxaca International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–480
Flights from Oaxaca International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 27m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–850
Flights from Oaxaca International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 24m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–900
Flights from Oaxaca International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–750
Flights from Oaxaca International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Queretaro, Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 57m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–750
Flights from Oaxaca International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–800
Flights from Oaxaca International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Oaxaca International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Queretaro, Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $370–850
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +52 607 978 6585
- [email protected]
- Website
- autobusescostadeoro.com
Bus from Oaxaca to Central ACN
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $108
- Schedules at
- reservamos.mx
- Book at
- reservamos.mx
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Oaxaca to California is 2104 miles. It takes approximately 37h 44m to drive from Oaxaca to California.
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