getting here
Traveling
By Bus
Bus
transportation offers a inexpensive way to travel in Mexico. They generally
run day and night. Most cities in Mexico have a Primero Clase (First
Class) bus station. Its recommended that you invest a few extra dollars
for the luxury class if possible. Most of the buses show movies, and
have bathrooms. They are comfortable and safe. Do keep an eye on all
of your possessions!
By
Bus from Mexico City:
Flights
into Mexico City are often less expensive than into Acapulco. Therefore,
the overall cheapest option is usually flying into Mexico City followed
by a 8-12 hour direct bus ride to Puerto Escondido. While this option
takes longer, these buses are often more comfortable than the ones that
depart from Acapulco and make less frequent stops.
From Mexico
City, all of Estrella Blanca’s buses leave out of El Centro Camionero
Sur. Bus lines departing from other stations, like the Cristobal Colon
bus line, often take a considerably longer route to get to Puerto Escondido.
You can get to el Centro Camionero Sur by metro from most parts of the
city, including the airport (metro stop: Tasqueño), but if you
have a lot of luggage or arrive during rush hours, a taxi may be better.
Each evening
beginning at 7p.m. the Estrella Blanca bus line has direct and semi-direct
buses departing from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido. This is the quickest
and most comfortable route. Throughout the day, there are also many
buses leaving to Acapulco where you can make a connection to Puerto
Escondido. However, if you plan on traveling through Acapulco and would
like to continue directly to Puerto Escondido, be sure to get a bus
that goes to Centro Camionero El Ejido. Only from there can you catch
the bus to Puerto Escondido.
The main
bus station in Puerto is on Avenida Miguel Hidalgo (954) 582-0050.
*Mexico
City Tourist Trap*
Tips
for Transportation in Mexico City:
When as you exit the airport, you will find many transportation options.
Be conscious of a little tourist trap; the Mexico City airport personnel
and the airport taxi drivers are working together to make sure people
only use airport taxis(yellow taxis). You could end up paying 40$ to
get to the bus station. They make you buy a taxi ticket at a airport
taxi booth, the ticket you then give to a driver. These tickets usually
are around 200 pesos, to even a very close hotel.
• Avoiding this tourist trap is very simple. When you exit
the airport simply walk off airport property(across the street) to where
they cannot see you. Flag down one of the many other taxis zooming by.
• I assure you they will try to make you stay in the airport area,
but ignore them, they have no power over you.
•
A Volkswagen bug taxi might cost 30 pesos to get you to the bus station
Getting
to the Bus Station from the Airport:
When
you find a taxi(you only should use a airport yellow taxi if you have
a large amount of luggage) get in and say: "la estación
"Tasqueña" por favor." That should do it. When
you get there, it is quite big, find the Estrella Blanca or Cristobal
Colon booth. The Estrella Blanca bus will get you to Puerto in about
12 hours. Plan B take Cristobal Colon bus to Puerto, an extra 4 hrs.
"Tasqueña"
and Puerto Escondido Bus Station Schedules:
So here
are the schedules for the two buses lines to Puerto. The earliest being
6:15 and latest 8:30, Try to get there an hour early, because you never
know with these stations and buying tickets.
By
Bus from Acapulco:
Acapulco has a large international airport with flights arriving
daily from many parts of the world. Once in Acapulco, Auto Transportes
Estrella Blanca provides bus service between Acapulco and Puerto Escondido.
There are departures from el Centro Camionero El Ejido every few hours
from 3:30am until 11:56pm. (all departure times are subject to periodic
schedule changes so it is recommended you check the schedule of departures
with Estrella Blanca bus lines). The semi-direct buses take about 7
and a half hours. The cost is about $20 U.S. The ordinario costs about
$17 and takes 8 and a half to 10 hours due to frequent stops.
By
Bus from Oaxaca City:
Cristobal Colon has many different buses throughout the day to and from
Puerto Escondido. Look at Schedules below.
Estrella
Blanca Schedule:
|
Departures from the Cd. of México
|
|
|
Destination
|
Departure |
Arrival |
Time |
Price |
| México-Pto.Escondido |
7:00 PM |
7:00 AM |
12 horas |
$388 |
| México-Pto.Escondido |
8:00 PM |
8:00 AM |
12 horas |
$388 |
| México-Pto.Escondido |
8:30 PM |
8:30 AM |
12 horas |
$388 |
|
Departures from Pueto
Escondido |
|
|
|
Destination
|
Departure |
Arrival |
Time |
Price |
| Puerto
Escondido-México |
19:30
20:00
21:00 |
07:30
12:30
09:00 |
12 horas |
$380 |
Puerto Escondido-Acapulco
(Semi-Direct) |
4:00
11:30
20:45
23:30 |
11:30
18:00
04:15
08:00 |
7:30 horas |
$174 |
Puerto Escondido-Acapulco
(Semi-Direct) |
7:30
10:30 |
13:30
17:00 |
7:30 horas |
$169 |
Puerto Escondido-Acapulco
(Ordinario-Economic) |
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14 |
15:00
16:00
17:00
19:00
19:00
21:00
22:00
23:00 |
9
horas |
$126 |
Puerto Escondido-Huatulco
(Semi-Direct) |
7:00
7:30
8:15
11:30
15:30
00:30 |
9:15
9:45
10:30
13:45
17:45
02:45 |
2:15 horas |
$35 |
Puerto
Escondido-Huatulco
(Semi-Direct) |
7:30
11:30
15:30
00:30 |
9:45
13:45
17:45
02:45 |
2:15 horas |
$50 |
Pto.Escondido-Salina Cruz
(Semi-Direct) |
7:30
11:30
15:30
00:30 |
13:30
17:30
21:30
06:30 |
6
horas |
$105 |
| Puerto
Escondido-Zihuatanejo |
20:45 |
07:45 |
11 horas |
$276 |
| |
|
Cristobal
Colon Schedule:
|
Departures to Puerto
Escondido. |
|
|
|
Route
|
Departure |
Arrival |
Time |
Price |
| Oaxaca-Pto. Escondido |
11:00 PM |
9:00 AM |
10 |
$170.00 |
| Oaxaca-Pto. Escondido |
8:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
10 |
$170.00 |
| Oaxaca-Pto.Escondido |
9:30 AM |
8:00 PM |
10 |
$170.00 |
| San Cristobal-Pto.Escondido |
6:15 PM |
8:00 AM |
14 |
$264.00 |
| San Critobal-Pto.Escondido |
9:00 PM |
10:00 |
14 |
$264.00 |
| San Cristobal-Pto.Escondido |
7:30 AM |
9:00 PM |
14 |
$264.00 |
| Tapachula-Pto.Escondido |
10:45 PM |
12:00 AM |
14 |
$293.00 |
| Ixtepec-Pto.Escondido |
11:00PM |
6:00AM |
6 |
$131.00 |
México -Pto.Escondido
Estación Tasqueña. |
6:15 PM |
9:00AM |
16 |
$402.00 |
México-Pto.Escondido
Estación del
Norte. |
4:45 PM |
9:30 AM |
16 |
$402.00 |
|
Departures from
Puerto Escondido |
|
|
| |
Departure |
Arrival |
Tiempo |
Price |
| Pto.Escondido-San Cristobal |
08:45
18:30
21:30 |
22:45
19:30
10:30 |
14 horas |
$264.00 |
| Pto.Escondido-Tuxtla Gutierrez |
08:45
18:30
21:30 |
8:45
06:30
08:30 |
12
horas |
$230.00 |
| Pto.Escondido-México Tapo |
13:30
18:00 |
05:30
10:00 |
16 horas |
$402.00 |
| Pto.Escondido-México EstaciónTaxqueña |
13:30 |
03:30 |
16 horas |
$402.00 |
| Pto.Escondido-Tapachula |
20:00 |
10:00 |
14 horas |
$293.00 |
| Pto.Escondido-Oaxaca |
14:00
20:45 |
00:00
05:45 |
10 horas |
$170.00 |
| Pto.Escondido-Juchitan |
8:45
13:30
19:30
20:00 |
2:45
19:30
01:30
02:00 |
6
horas |
$124.00 |
| Pto.Escondido-Salina Cruz |
8:45
12:30
14:00
19:30
20:00 |
2:15
5:30
19:30
01:00
01:30 |
5:30 horas |
$106.00 |
| Pto.Escondido.Pochutla |
08:45
12:30
13:30
14:00
18:00
18:30
19:30
20:00
20:45
21:30 |
10:00
13:45
14:45
15:15
19:15
19:45
20:45
21:15
22:00
22:45 |
1:15 horas |
$29.00 |
| Pto.Escondido-Huatulco |
08:45
12:30
13:30
14:00
18:00
18:30
19:30
20:00
20:45
21:30 |
11:15
15:00
16:00
16:30
20:30
21:00
22:00
22:30
23:15
00:45 |
2:30 horas |
$47.00 |
| Pto.Escondido-Tehuantepec |
8:45
14:00
19:30
20:00 |
2:45
20:45
01:30
02:00 |
6
horas |
$113.00 |
| Pto.Escondido-Puebla |
18:00 |
08:00 |
14
horas |
$349 |
| |
|
|
|
|
How
To Get From Place To Place
Most beaches,
restaurants, and hotels are within walking distance from where you are
most likely staying. From anywhere in Puerto you can find a taxi, colectivo
or a bus.
Taxis:
Taxis are inexpensive and can be hired by ride, hour or day. The average
taxi ride is 20-30 pesos. The trick with the taxis here is to ask how
much "cuanto cuesta" before you get in. Agree upon a price
you are both happy with then start your ride.
Colectivos:
A colectivo is a pick-up truck with a blue rain cover structure
over the top. On the front is either "el mercado", "barra",
or "colo". They go pretty much everywhere in Puerto. These
are almost as frequently found as taxis but only cost 3 pesos.
Bus:
A shuttle bus runs to the beaches further out approximately every half
an hour. Town buses run loops on several routes around town and maybe
boarded at stops for 3 pesos. For the large buses which go all over
Mexico take a look at by bus
Rentals:
-Bikes and mopeds are available for rent from several locations.
-Boats you can also hire to take you to the surrounding beaches. Anywhere
where there are boats you can persuade them to tour you around.
