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Oaxaca to San Cristobal de las Casas Bus Schedule
Bus from Oaxaca to San Cristobal de las Casas: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Oaxaca to San Cristobal de las Casas. Traveling by bus from Oaxaca to San Cristobal de las Casas usually takes around 9 hours and 42 minutes, but the fastest ADO GL bus can make the trip in 8 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 271 mi (437 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 55m |
| Cheapest price | €53.88 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | ADO OCC |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Oaxaca to San Cristobal de las Casas?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Oaxaca to San Cristobal de las Casas that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, ADO OCC usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
ADO GL is a prominent Mexican passenger bus company that has been operating since 1992. It is part of the renowned ADO group and focuses on luxury travel, primarily serving Mexico's southern and eastern regions, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula. ADO GL offers deluxe coaches with executive-style seats, ample legroom, and various amenities such as air conditioning, restrooms, power outlets, and beverage services, providing a truly luxurious experience for passengers.
Book ADO OCC from Oaxaca to San Cristobal de las Casas from €54. There are 2 trips per day offered by ADO OCC from Oaxaca to San Cristobal de las Casas and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO OCC ticket to San Cristobal de las Casas. In Oaxaca, ADO OCC departs to San Cristobal de las Casas from Oaxaca Bus Station . In San Cristobal de las Casas, ADO OCC arrives at Avenida Insurgentes 66 .
An average trip on ADO OCC from Oaxaca to San Cristobal de las Casas takes 10 hours and 2 minutes , while the fastest available ADO OCC trip will get you to San Cristobal de las Casas in 8 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, ADO OCC offers 3 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to San Cristobal de las Casas.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Oaxaca to San Cristobal de las Casas
The bus takes an average of 9 hours and 42 minutes to cover the 271 miles from Oaxaca to San Cristobal de las Casas. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours and 55 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Oaxaca to San Cristobal de las Casas for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to San Cristobal de las Casas, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 6:00pm and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Oaxaca to San Cristobal de las Casas, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Oaxaca?
Main departure station: Oaxaca Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Oaxaca.
All bus stations in Oaxaca:
Oaxaca Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in San Cristobal de las Casas?
Main arrival station: Avenida Insurgentes 66
All buses from Oaxaca arrive at one main station in San Cristobal de las Casas.
All bus stations in San Cristobal de las Casas:
Avenida Insurgentes 66
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