Oaxaca City to Puerto Escondido Transfer: Private Vehicle

Travel between two Oaxaca destinations without arranging a rental or navigating unfamiliar roads.

Private transfer between Oaxaca City and Puerto Escondido takes three to four hours in a new, air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water and phone chargers included. Your driver is also a tour guide fluent in English or Spanish, so you get information about the landscape (coast, central valleys and southern mountains) as you travel. Stops at viewpoints or tourist sites can be added for an extra fee. Service animals are welcome, and specialized infant seats are available.

The experience

The route itself is the journey. Between Oaxaca City and Puerto Escondido, the landscape shifts from central valleys to mountain passes to coastal views, and your driver knows the story of what you're passing through. All vehicles are new with extended travel insurance, air conditioning for the heat, and cell phone chargers so your phone doesn't die before you arrive. Bottled water is included. The trip runs three to four hours depending on traffic and which route the driver takes.

You're traveling private, which means the vehicle doesn't stop to pick up other passengers or follow a fixed schedule. It leaves when you're ready and takes the route that suits your timing. If there's a viewpoint or a site you want to see along the way, your driver can add a stop for an extra cost. Because drivers are trained as tour guides, you're not sitting in silence. They speak English or Spanish and will talk through what you're seeing if you want the company, or stay quiet if you prefer to watch the landscape on your own.

Pickup is included, so the driver collects you from your hotel or wherever you're staying in either city. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with a baby. Service animals travel at no extra charge. The vehicle options range from a Toyota SUV to a minivan or van, depending on how many passengers you have and how much luggage needs to fit.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water and cell phone chargers.
• hotel pickup in either city.
• driver who speaks English or Spanish and shares information about the landscape.
• extended travel insurance for international travelers.
• specialized infant seats available on request.

Options for this experience

4 options

SUV from Toyota, Honda or MitsubishiUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeIncludes pickup

Toyota SUV 2026Up to 4 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · No fixed timePrivate transfer in a 2025 Toyota SUV, pickup is included

Van, either Toyota or NissanUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeIncludes pickup

Minivan Toyota NissanUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeMinivan from Toyota or Nissan, includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Puerto Journeys

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling between cities and want your driver to stop at viewpoints or detour based on your interests: unlike shared transfers, your driver can adjust the route without coordinating other passengers.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How long does the transfer between Oaxaca City and Puerto Escondido actually take?

The drive runs three to four hours depending on traffic and the route your driver chooses. The landscape shifts from central valleys to mountains to coast, so there's something to look at the whole way.

Can the driver stop at viewpoints or attractions along the route?

Yes. Your driver can add stops at viewpoints or tourist sites for an extra cost beyond the transfer price. Since drivers are also tour guides, they know which stops are worth the time.

What's included in the vehicle for the journey?

Air conditioning, bottled water, cell phone chargers and extended travel insurance for international travelers are all included. The vehicle is new and the driver speaks English or Spanish.

Does pickup from my hotel get included in the transfer price?

Yes. The driver picks you up from your hotel or wherever you're staying in Oaxaca City or Puerto Escondido, depending on which direction you're traveling.

What vehicle options are available, and how many passengers fit?

You can choose from a Toyota SUV, a minivan, or a van depending on your group size and luggage. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with a baby, and service animals are welcome.