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How to get fromOaxaca to Holbox Islandby plane, shuttle, ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Oaxaca to Holbox Island by plane, shuttle, ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, shuttle, ferry

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    1. Fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane OAX - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Chiquiláshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    5h 46m
    $2,449–10,059

  2. Bus, train, drive, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Cárdenasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cárdenas to Catazajábus bus
    3. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Palenque to Estación Tren Maya Leona Vicariotrain train
    4. Drive from Estación Tren Maya Leona Vicario to Chiquilacar car
    5. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    29h 10m
    $3,625–7,345

  3. Bus, ferry via Tulum

    1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Coatzacoalcosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coatzacoalcos to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulumbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Chiquilábus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    29h 20m
    $2,518–3,570

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Coatzacoalcosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coatzacoalcos to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Chiquilábus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    34h 16m
    $3,278–5,410

  5. Bus, ferry via Tonalá

    1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Tonalábus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tonalá to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Chiquilábus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    34h 52m
    $3,399–6,153

Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,520Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,287.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Oaxaca, Mexico and Holbox Island, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Oaxaca to Holbox Island. However, you can take the bus to Avenida Símbolos Patrios, walk to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, take the shuttle to Chiquilá, walk to Chiquila, take the ferry to Holbox, then walk to Holbox Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oaxaca to Holbox Island via Cárdenas, Catazajá, Estación Tren Maya Palenque, Estación Tren Maya Leona Vicario, Chiquila, and Holbox in around 29h 10m.

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