ADO bus stations in Oaxaca: terminal guide

Travelling by bus in Oaxaca

Oaxaca is one of Mexico's most varied states. It covers the colonial capital and Zapotec heritage of the Central Valleys, the surf and resort beaches of Puerto Escondido and Huatulco, the windy Isthmus of Tehuantepec around Salina Cruz and Juchitán, and the tropical Papaloapan lowlands around Tuxtepec on the Veracruz border.

Long mountain roads have always made buses the backbone of travel here. New highways are changing the picture: the road from Oaxaca City to the coast near Puerto Escondido opened in 2024, and the Mitla–Tehuantepec highway opened in 2025. Even so, most journeys still begin or end at one of the state's ADO or OCC terminals.

How ADO serves Oaxaca

ADO's first-class, ADO GL and ADO Platino buses connect Oaxaca City with Mexico City, Puebla and the coast, and Mobility ADO has announced hundreds of new buses across these three classes for Oaxaca. OCC (Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón) runs many of the routes to the Isthmus and Chiapas, including night buses from Oaxaca to Salina Cruz. In Salina Cruz, ADO and OCC share one terminal, while second-class Sur buses use a separate station. In Tuxtepec, ADO and AU (Autobuses Unidos) are the main companies.

Oaxaca Bus Station (Terminal de Primera Clase (ADO))

Address: 5 de Mayo 1018, 68080, Oaxaca
Coordinates: 17.07052, -96.71680
ADO lines: ADO, ADO GL, ADO Platino, AU, Cuenca Express
Departures: about 172 ADO connections a day to 38 cities

This is Oaxaca City's main first-class bus station, used by ADO, ADO GL, ADO Platino and OCC. Buses run to Mexico City (TAPO), Puebla, Puerto Escondido, Huatulco, the Isthmus and Chiapas.

Getting there: The terminal is at Calzada Niños Héroes de Chapultepec 1036, on Highway 190 roughly 1.5 km north of the Zócalo. Taxis are the usual option, so agree the fare before you set off. Booking a ride through DiDi or Uber gets you a city taxi at a fixed price.

Facilities: Tickets can be bought at the station or online, and food and drinks are sold inside.

Tip: ADO also lists a smaller point of sale and departures on 5 de Mayo in Barrio de Jalatlaco, and second-class buses use a separate terminal. Check which station your ticket names.

Puerto Escondido Bus Station (Terminal ADO Puerto Escondido)

Address: Av. Hidalgo 200, 71980, Puerto Escondido
Coordinates: 15.86196, -97.06820
ADO lines: ADO, ADO GL
Departures: about 24 ADO connections a day to 12 cities

This ADO terminal serves the surf town of Puerto Escondido. Buses run to Oaxaca City, along the coast toward Huatulco, and on long-distance routes to Mexico City and Chiapas.

Getting there: The terminal is on Avenida Oaxaca, close to the town centre and a few blocks from the main beach. Zicatela and the other beaches are a short taxi ride away. Taxis wait outside, but they only take pesos, so agree the fare first.

Tip: Since the 2024 highway opened, some Oaxaca buses are much faster than before, while others still take the long route, so check the journey time on your ticket. Bring a sweater, because these buses are often kept very cold.

Santa Maria Huatulco Bus Station (Terminal ADO Huatulco (La Crucecita))

Address: Bahia Riscalillo Blvd. Chahue 102, 70987, Santa María Huatulco
Coordinates: 15.76992, -96.14010
ADO lines: ADO, ADO GL
Departures: about 22 ADO connections a day to 12 cities

This ADO terminal in La Crucecita serves the Bays of Huatulco resort area. Buses run along the coast to Puerto Escondido and Pochutla, and inland to Oaxaca City and Salina Cruz.

Getting there: The station is on Boulevard Chahué, a few blocks from the centre of La Crucecita. It lies in the opposite direction from the airport. Taxis are the main way around Huatulco, so confirm the price before you get in.

Tip: Second-class buses from Pochutla to Huatulco run more often than ADO's first-class services there. For Mazunte or Zipolite, connect through Pochutla.

Salina Cruz Central Bus Station (Terminal ADO Salina Cruz)

Address: Calle Primero de Mayo 23, 70650, Salina Cruz
Coordinates: 16.18461, -95.19930
ADO lines: ADO, ADO GL, ADO OCC
Departures: about 88 ADO connections a day to 28 cities

Salina Cruz has no single central bus station. ADO and OCC share this modern, clean but small terminal, which has services to Oaxaca City (including night buses), Coatzacoalcos and coastal towns such as Huatulco.

Getting there: The terminal is on Calle Primero de Mayo in the Espinal district, a little over 1 km from the Zócalo. Uber generally works in town, and there is a taxi rank near the Zócalo.

Facilities: It is a modern, clean and compact station.

Tip: Company terminals are spread along the main highway into town (MEX-185), so make sure you go to the ADO/OCC station rather than the Sur terminal near the centre. The Tren Interoceánico to Coatzacoalcos is an alternative to the bus.

Juchitan de Zaragoza Bus Station (Terminal ADO Juchitán)

Address: 16 de Septiembre s/n, 70600, Juchitán de Zaragoza
Coordinates: 16.44514, -95.02520
ADO lines: ADO, ADO GL, ADO OCC, AU
Departures: about 151 ADO connections a day to 35 cities

This is the first-class terminal for Juchitán de Zaragoza, a Zapotec city on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. OCC and ADO buses connect it with Oaxaca City, Mexico City, Salina Cruz, Acayucan and Chiapas.

Getting there: ADO lists the terminal on 16 de Septiembre in the Primera Sección district. Local taxis are the easiest way to reach it from hotels in town.

Tip: Juchitán is famous for its Velas festivals, held between April and September. Plan transport and accommodation ahead if you travel for them.

San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec Bus Station (Terminal ADO Tuxtepec)

Address: Mariano Matamoros 383, 68300, San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec
Coordinates: 18.08499, -96.12560
ADO lines: ADO, ADO GL, AU, Cuenca Express
Departures: about 176 ADO connections a day to 20 cities

Tuxtepec is the second most populous city in Oaxaca and the hub of the Papaloapan region near the Veracruz border. ADO and AU are its main bus companies, with routes to Oaxaca City, Mexico City and the Veracruz side of the Papaloapan basin.

Getting there: The terminal is listed on Mariano Matamoros, about 1 km from the city centre. A local taxi is the easiest option if you have luggage.

Tip: Tuxtepec is closer to the port of Veracruz than to Oaxaca City by road. Many connections run through Veracruz state rather than across the mountains.