Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport pick-up to San Cristobal de las Casas

Do you need a ride from Tuxtla Gutierrez airport to your hotel in San Cristobal, Tuxtla or Chiapa de Corzo? Click the link below to book or ask for a quote. We also provide information about buses and other choices that might suit your needs. You can pick between private, shared, affordable options, and more.

Last update: April/09/2024

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Taxi pick up from Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport to San Cristobal:

A 5-seater taxi transfer from Tuxtla Airport to San Cristobal de las Casas costs between 1100 MXN and 1300 MXN(68 to 79 USD. April 2024 exchange rate) during the low vacation season. Prices vary slightly depending on whether you visit during summer, Christmas time, the Holy Week break (spring break), or during a "puente" (a Spanish term for a holiday that falls lets say on a Thursday, resulting in Friday being taken off as well, creating a four-day long weekend for Mexicans). All of those high vacation season. Distance from Tuxtla Airport to San Cristobal is 77 km (48 miles). Travel Time is about 1 hour and 15 minutes (if traffic and road conditions are good). Transfers are available from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM.

You can usually rely on finding a local taxi without needing to book in advance. They're typically waiting at the airport for travelers. If there aren't any taxis available, you just wait for the next one to arrive. Once you get to the airport, go to the luggage claiming area, before leaving the main part of the airport. Look for the stands where for the green, blue, and orange taxis. Ask one of them if they have any taxis available. If they do, they'll take you outside the airport to your taxi.

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Shuttle bus transfer from Tuxtla Airport to San Cristobal de las Casas:

There are two shuttle companies doing this trip. One is the ADO/OCC bus company and the other one is a local transportation company owned by a society from a town next to the airport. ADO offers online booking through its website. The other company only offers on-desk ticket sell. Once you are in the airport, after the luggage claiming area there are 2 glass doors before getting out of hte airport. Their stand is on your right hand. Ask for the shared shuttle to San Cristobal. Price is 280 MXN per person.

ADO (OCC) shuttle bus schedule from Tuxtla Airport to San Cristobal de las Casas

ADO (or OCC) bus company offers this shuttle service several times during the day. Price per person goes from 280 MXN (if you pay cash at the airport hoping there are spaces for you). You can check their website if you need more details to book... Here it is https://www.ado.com.mx

Departure time	Leaving from	Price per person
08:30 hrs	Tuxtla Airport	280 MXN (taxes included)
09:15 hrs	Tuxtla Airport	280 MXN (taxes included)
12:15 hrs	Tuxtla Airport	280 MXN (taxes included)
13:00 hrs	Tuxtla Airport	280 MXN (taxes included)
15:00 hrs	Tuxtla Airport	280 MXN (taxes included)
18:30 hrs	Tuxtla Airport	280 MXN (taxes included)
20:30 hrs	Tuxtla Airport	280 MXN (taxes included)
22:30 hrs	Tuxtla Airport	280 MXN (taxes included)
23:30 hrs	Tuxtla Airport	280 MXN (taxes included)

Shuttle from Tuxtla Airport to San Cristobal (local company):

The local shuttle company collaborates closely with the taxi companies and conveniently operates from a stand next to the taxi stands. Their shuttle services usually departs upon the arrival of flights at the airport (if they have enough travellers to do the trip). Unfortunately, they do not facilitate online bookings, so you have to get to their stand to get information about upcoming trips to San Cristobal. The fare for their service is set at 280 MXN per person. Their terminal in San Cristobal is conveniently situated near the ADO bus terminal.

Car rental pick up

You have two convenient options for arranging a car rental pick-up. Firstly, you can contact a travel agency in San Cristobal and request them to send a car to collect you. Alternatively, you can ask your hotel to arrange transportation for you. This method ensures hassle-free travel, as it guarantees that either the hotel where you are staying or the travel agency you are coordinating other trips with will provide transportation services. This arrangement offers peace of mind, especially in the event of flight delays, as you have someone to contact who can wait for you and accommodate any changes to your schedule. Price for a service like this will go from 1300 to 1600 MXN for a sedan type car.

Other Budget-Friendly Travel Options

For those on a budget, consider opting for a shared taxi or shuttle to Tuxtla (75 to 100 MXN). Once there, you can stay at Soriana Supermarket Tuxtla, conveniently located near the entrance of the city. From Soriana, you'll find numerous shared colectivos (Mexican public shuttles) bound for San Cristobal. Simply hop on the next available colectivo heading in that direction. The fare for this colectivo typically amounts to 60 MXN.