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How to get fromOaxaca to San Diegoby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Oaxaca to San Diego by plane, bus, car, or train

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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
    $100–302

  2. Bus via Mexicali

    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 Mexicalibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    2d 5h
    $266–564

  3. Drive 2,009 mi

    1. Drive from Oaxaca to San Diegocar car 2,009 mi
    35h 43m
    $367–530

  4. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAX - SAN
    8h 49m
    $210–850

  5. Bus

    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 Tecatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sr 188 & Tecate Mart to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus 894
    2d 8h
    $218–459

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2d 20h
    $262–406

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

Calendar90Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,683.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Oaxaca, Mexico and San Diego, CA, USA?

Volaris, Viva Aerobus, and Aeroméxico fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oaxaca to Broadway & 4th Av via Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Mexicali, Tijuana, and San Ysidro Transit Center in around 2d 5h.

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