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 GETTING
THERE
Air
Oaxaca's international airport Aeropuerto Federal Xoxocotlan (code
OAX) is about 10km south of Oaxaca City. It's a one-hour flight from
Mexico City's Benito Juarez Airport. Carriers that service OAX include
Mexicana, Aeromexico, Aviacsa, Aero Vega, Aerocalifornia, and Aerocaribe.
Bus
Deluxe buses make the six-hour nonstop run from Mexico City to Oaxaca for
about $23. Oaxaca City's first-class terminal is called the ADO, from
which the ADO and Cristobal Colon bus lines provide service. The
second-class bus station, Central de Autobuses, serves intermediate towns within
the state. Cristobal Colon provides service to Oaxaca City's ADO bus
station.
Car
If you rent a car from Mexico City, you can take Mexico 190 south and east
through Puebla and Izucar de Matamoros to Oaxaca City. This route takes
roughly about six to seven hours. The toll road that connects Mexico City
to Oaxaca City via Tehuacan costs about $30 one day, and helps reduce the
driving time to four hours.
GETTING AROUND
Taxi
There are ample of taxis in Oaxaca and they are reasonably priced although not
metered. Fare should be agreed upon ahead of time. If you're taking
a taxi to outlying destinations, ask the driver to show you the tariff card.
In addition to the taxis, there are also colectivos heading for destinations all
over the state.
Car
Cars are available for rent at the airport, in town, and through travel
agencies at various hotels. However, Oaxaca City is compact enough that
you do not need a car of your own and even outlying sights can be reached by
taxi or on a tour.
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