There are 6 ways to get from Oaxaca to Quetzaltenango by bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi
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Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Oaxaca to Tapachulabus
- Drive from Tapachula to Quetzaltenangocar
13h 56m$45–70Drive 752.9 km
- Drive from Oaxaca to Quetzaltenangocar 752.9 km
10h$91–132Fly to Tapachula International Airport, drive, shuttle
- Fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane OAX - TAP
- Drive from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Border Tecún Umáncar
- Take a shuttle bus from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/Xela
11h 24m$263–511Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Oaxaca to Tapachulabus
- Take the bus from Tapachula to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastianbus
- Take the taxi from Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian to Quetzaltenangotaxi
16h 24m$104–177Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Oaxaca to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus
- Take a shuttle bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to QuetzaltenangoQuetzaltenango
16h 24m$119–148Fly to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane OAX - GUA
- Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Quetzaltenango Xela
10h 14m$317–1,975
Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oaxaca to Quetzaltenango is to bus and drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 13h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Oaxaca to Quetzaltenango is to drive which takes 10h and costs $90 - $140.
The distance between Oaxaca and Quetzaltenango is 808 km. The road distance is 752.9 km.
The best way to get from Oaxaca to Quetzaltenango without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 16h 24m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 13h 56m to get from Oaxaca to Quetzaltenango, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Oaxaca to Quetzaltenango is 753 km. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Oaxaca to Quetzaltenango.
There are 101+ hotels available in Quetzaltenango.
What companies run services between Oaxaca, Mexico and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala?
There is no direct connection from Oaxaca to Quetzaltenango. However, you can take the bus to Tapachula then drive to Quetzaltenango. Alternatively, you can drive from Oaxaca to Quetzaltenango in around 10h.
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from Oaxaca International Airport to Tapachula International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Oaxaca International Airport to La Aurora International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Bus from Oaxaca to Tapachula
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Autobuses Fletes y Pasajes S.A. de C.V (Fypsa)
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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