Once you exit the baggage claim area, you will easily be offered all types of ground transportation services, including private taxis, shuttle buses, and car rental services. If you rent a car then you will need to ask for a map or use GPS to get to downtown Oaxaca which is only 15 minutes away and a simple drive.

It’s also very convenient to drive to Oaxaca from the following cities below. Just pop your bike on the rack and come with all your family and friends. From Mexico City, Puebla, Tlaxcala and Veracruz, you can travel directly through the Cuacnopalan-Oaxacan highway

• México City-estimated time 5 hours
• Puebla-estimated time 4 hours
• Veracruz-estimated time 5 hours
• Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas-estimated time 8 ½ hours
• Villahermosa, Tabasco-estimated time 11 hours

Another Good option is taking a bus. This kind of transportation in Mexico is safe, inexpensive and convenient. You can take a bus from Mexico City´s main station, the Terminal de Autobuses de Pasajeros de Oriente (TAPO), and usually there is no need to reserve your ticket in advance. Bus companies that service the Mexico City to Oaxaca route include Autobuses Unido (AU) and Autobuses de Oriente (ADO) which is the largest bus company in Mexico. It has very good first/luxury class buses, which include: comfy recliner-style seats, plugs to keep your phone & gadgets charged, a restroom onboard, movies, and the overall comfort of the drive itself. There are several buses per day and different routes from many different places , including of course, Mexico City.