Private transfer Puerto Escondido to Oaxaca: New highway, 3 hours

The new highway cuts the drive to Oaxaca down to three hours.

A private transfer from Puerto Escondido to Oaxaca City on the new highway, with tolls and fuel included in an air-conditioned vehicle. The driver arrives 10 minutes before your departure time. Choose a sedan for up to three passengers, a minivan for up to five, or a van for up to eight. Travel time runs approximately three hours depending on traffic and weather.

The experience

How do you get from the coast to Oaxaca City without renting a car or waiting for a shared shuttle? This transfer handles the route on the new highway, which cuts the drive to around three hours. The operator includes tolls and fuel in the price, so there are no surprise charges at checkpoints. You pick the vehicle size at checkout (a sedan, minivan, or van) based on your group and luggage. The driver arrives 10 minutes before your scheduled departure, and the vehicle is air-conditioned and insured for the full journey.

The route runs direct from Puerto Escondido to Oaxaca City via the new highway. Travel time depends on traffic and weather. The operator estimates roughly three hours under normal conditions. If you're traveling with substantial luggage, the minivan or van gives you more comfort and space than a sedan. Infants travel on an adult's lap. The vehicle comes with travel insurance as standard.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a new, air-conditioned vehicle.
• all toll costs.
• fuel surcharge.
• travel insurance covering the vehicle.
• driver pickup 10 minutes before departure.

Options for this experience

3 options

Sedan for up to 3 passengersUp to 3 per booking · Available from 16 Nov · 12:00 and 15:00Jetta or similar vehicle, carrying up to 3 passengers maximum, with seat belts for all seats and air conditioning. The trip includes the new highway and tolls. Pickup is included.

Minivan for up to 5 passengersUp to 5 per booking · Available from 16 Nov · 12:00 and 15:00Caddy or similar vehicle, carrying up to 5 passengers maximum, with seat belts for all seats and air conditioning. The trip includes the new highway and tolls. Includes pickup.

Van for up to 8 passengersUp to 8 per booking · Available from 16 Nov · 12:00Transporter or similar vehicle, seating up to 8 passengers maximum, with seat belts for every seat and air conditioning. The trip includes the new highway and tolls. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 12:00 and 15:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

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 effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Oaxaca Shuttle

Is this one for you?Book the sedan if it's just you or two others traveling light; the minivan works best for a family of four or five with bags; the van suits groups of six to eight or anyone with substantial luggage who wants extra space for the three-hour drive.

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Top questions

How long does the transfer from Puerto Escondido to Oaxaca actually take?

The transfer takes approximately three hours on the new highway, though travel time varies with traffic and weather conditions.

What's included in the price of the transfer?

Private transportation, all tolls, fuel surcharge, and vehicle insurance are included. You pay one flat rate with no hidden charges at toll booths.

Can I fit my luggage and family in a sedan, or should I book the van?

A sedan seats up to three passengers; a minivan fits up to five; a van accommodates up to eight. If you're traveling with a lot of luggage, the minivan or van makes the trip more comfortable and gives you room to spread out.

Does the driver pick me up from my hotel or the airport?

Pickup is included. The driver arrives 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time from your hotel or airport in Puerto Escondido.

What happens if traffic is heavy on the day of my transfer?

Travel time can stretch beyond three hours depending on traffic and weather. The operator estimates approximately three hours under normal conditions, so plan accordingly if you have a tight connection in Oaxaca.