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How to get fromOaxaca to Tapachulaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Oaxaca to Tapachula by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane OAX - TAP
    5h 40m
    $3,537–8,504

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Tapachulabus bus
    12h 5m
    $500–2,200

  3. Drive  632 km

    1. Drive from Oaxaca to Tapachulacar car 632 km
    8h 5m
    $1,226–1,771

  4. Bus via Cintalapa

    1. Take the bus from Oaxaca to Cintalapabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cintalapa to Tapachulabus bus
    16h 45m
    $1,088–1,869

Oaxaca to Tapachula by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration12h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 555.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Oaxaca, Mexico and Tapachula, Mexico?

Volaris, Aeroméxico, and Viva Aerobus fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC) operates a bus from Oaxaca to Tapachula 4 times a day. Tickets cost $1,100–2,200 and the journey takes 12h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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