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How to get fromSanta Ana to Oaxacaby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Ana to Oaxaca by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX)plane plane SNA - OAX
    6h 47m
    $3,012–11,605

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Central, B.C.bus bus Lxus 3105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana Los Pinos to Oaxacabus bus Tijuana
    2d 9h
    $2,890–4,317

  3. Bus via Puebla

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Central, B.C.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana Buenavista to ACN Pueblabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Puebla Terminal CAPU to Oaxacabus bus Ado
    2d 6h
    $3,000–4,337

  4. Drive  3,346.5 km

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Oaxacacar car 3,346.5 km
    37h 30m
    $8,470–12,235

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX)plane plane LAX - OAX
    8h 21m
    $3,995–23,785

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oaxacabus bus
    2d 19h
    $4,485–6,581

Santa Ana to Oaxaca by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$3,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,828.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Oaxaca, Mexico?

Aeroméxico and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Oaxaca via Tijuana Central, B.C., Tijuana Buenavista, ACN Puebla, and Puebla Terminal CAPU in around 2d 6h.

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