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How to get fromPlaya del Carmen to Oaxacaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Oaxaca by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX)plane plane CUN - OAX
    4h 15m
    $2,213–8,142

  2. Bus via Cintalapa

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Cintalapabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cintalapa to Oaxacabus bus
    25h 46m
    $1,255–1,800

  3. Drive 1,413.3 km

    1. Drive from Playa del Carmen to Oaxacacar car 1,413.3 km
    18h 28m
    $2,518–3,637

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Villahermosabus bus Vía Ciudad del Carmen / ...
    2. Take the bus from Villahermosa to Oaxacabus bus
    27h 5m
    $2,269–4,525

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Coatzacoalcosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coatzacoalcos to Oaxacabus bus
    28h
    $2,650–4,293

Playa del Carmen to Oaxaca by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration27h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,193.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Oaxaca, Mexico?

Volaris flies from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Playa del Carmen to Oaxaca via Tuxtla Gutiérrez and Cintalapa in around 25h 46m.

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