Written by Andreas Keller, Marika Maslanka, Miguel Lopez
01/08/2025
Edgar Rodrigo, Pexels
The primary transport hub for San Cristóbal de las Casas is the Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ) in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, as San Cristóbal de las Casas itself has a small airport without commercial flights. The city also has a central bus terminal, the ADO station, which serves various major routes.
By Air (via Tuxtla Gutiérrez Airport - TGZ):
Flights are available from major Mexican cities like Mexico City (MEX) to Tuxtla Gutiérrez (TGZ). Airlines such as Aeroméxico, Volaris, and Viva Aerobus offer direct flights, with travel times around 1 hour 30 minutes.
From Tuxtla Gutiérrez Airport (TGZ) to San Cristóbal de las Casas:
Shared Shuttle Bus (Colectivo):: Options are available from companies like ADO/OCC or local operators, costing around 280 MXN (approximately $15-$16 USD) per person. The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1.5 hours. Tickets can sometimes be booked online via Busbud for ADO, or purchased at desks at the airport for local shuttles.
Taxi:: A taxi from Tuxtla Airport to San Cristóbal de las Casas typically costs between 1100 MXN and 1300 MXN (approximately $68-$79 USD) for a 5-seater during low season. The travel time is about 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes.
Uber:: An Uber ride from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to San Cristóbal de las Casas costs around MX$848 (approximately $50 USD) and takes about 1 hour 12 minutes.
Bus (from Tuxtla Gutiérrez city):: Take a bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez city to San Cristóbal de las Casas. Buses run hourly, with a journey time of approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, and tickets can cost between $5-$10 USD.
By Bus (from Mexico City):
Direct bus services are available from Mexico City (México TAPO or Northern Bus Station) to San Cristóbal de las Casas. Companies like ADO, OCC, and Omnibus Cristóbal Colón operate these routes.
Travel time ranges from 13 hours 15 minutes to 17 hours 10 minutes.
Costs typically range from $45 to $80 USD.
By Bus (from Palenque):
While a direct highway exists (Highway 199, about 5-6 hours), it is known for being very winding and can experience roadblocks or protests. ADO buses often take a longer detour via Villahermosa, extending the travel time to over 10 hours.
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