Private Transfer Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido: Flexible Stops

A six-hour stop breaks up the drive and lets you explore the Sierra Madre without renting a car.

Private door-to-door transfer from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide who knows the region. You pick up to two sightseeing stops along the way (San José del Pacífico for mountain views and forest walks, or the Ocotlán Market and artisan towns), or skip them and travel direct. The total journey, including any stops you choose, takes approximately 9 to 10 hours. The drive alone is shorter if you go straight through.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private transfer with sightseeing stops

• Pickup at Oaxaca hotel
• Drive through Sierra Madre del Sur
• Stop at chosen sightseeing location
• Continue drive to Puerto Escondido
• Drop-off at hotel or airport

The experience

You're picked up at your hotel or residence in Oaxaca City and travel in a private, air-conditioned van with a driver-guide who speaks English and knows the back roads. The route climbs through the Sierra Madre del Sur, and you control the pace: if you want to stop at Hierve el Agua to walk the mineral pools and terraces, or spend time in Teotitlán del Valle or San José del Pacífico browsing weavings and crafts, the schedule flexes around it. The driver handles navigation and can point out what's worth seeing. You decide when to linger and when to move on.

The van comes stocked with drinks and snacks to keep you comfortable during the drive. You can choose one stop, two stops, or no stops at all. The booking lets you pick which option suits your energy and interests. If you're arriving in Oaxaca and want to reach the coast without the hassle of a rental car or a crowded shuttle, or if you're leaving Puerto Escondido and want to see something inland on the way out, this is how you do it without coordinating separate activities. Drop-off happens at your hotel or the airport in Puerto Escondido.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking driver-guide with local knowledge.
• hotel pickup in Oaxaca City.
• drinks and snacks during the drive.
• flexible sightseeing stops at your choice of destinations such as Hierve el Agua or artisan towns (depending on which option you book).
• drop-off at your Puerto Escondido hotel or airport.

Options for this experience

3 options

Oaxaca-PtoEscondido:DirectRideGuide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeLasts 3 hours, and pickup is included

Includes 1 sightseeing stopGuide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeLasts 5 hours, and pickup is included

Includes 2 sightseeing stopsGuide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeLasts 7 hours, and pickup is included

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.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by AB Transfers

Is this one for you?Choose the option with two stops if you want to break up the drive and see both mountain landscapes and local crafts without renting a car or booking separate tours. The direct ride works best if you're tired and just want to reach the coast, or if you're short on time.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I stop at Hierve el Agua on the way from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido?

Yes. Hierve el Agua is one of the popular sightseeing options you can choose when you book. You can add it as one of your stops, or combine it with a second stop such as an artisan town, depending on which option you select at checkout.

How long does the whole trip take with a sightseeing stop?

The total journey is approximately 9 to 10 hours when you include a six-hour stop at your chosen destination. The drive itself is shorter if you travel direct without stops.

What's included in the transfer?

The van is air-conditioned and private to your group; your driver speaks English and has local knowledge; pickup at your Oaxaca hotel is included; and drinks and snacks are provided during the drive. You choose your sightseeing stops at checkout, and the driver will take you there.

Do I need to arrange my own meals during the stop?

Meals are not included in the transfer. If you stop at San José del Pacífico or an artisan town, you'll have time to eat at a local restaurant, but you'll need to order and pay separately.

Is this a shared van or private?

This is a private transfer for your group only. You're not sharing the van with other travelers.