Monte Alban Shuttle
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Oaxaca City, Mexico
- 1 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Travel to Monte Alban with the freedom to create your own experience there. This shuttle service enables you to travel from Oaxaca de Juárez to Monte Alban without being tied to a specific tour or excursion—travel in comfort and safety, and plan your own day. Enjoy eight hours in Monte Alban, then take the shuttle bus back to Oaxaca de Juárez.
- An easy and reliable way to travel to Monte Alban
- Suitable for solo travelers and small groups
- Small group service—you may be traveling with other passengers
- No hidden costs or taxes
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Travel insurance
- Round trip
- Does not include admissions to the archaeological zone
- Does not include tourist guide
- does not include food or drinks
- Does not include souvenirs
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Susanna_D
Everything went smooth. If you just want a ride to and from Monte alban I would definitely recommend booking with this operator
Reviews
4.5
based on 88 reviews
Tila_r, Jun 2026
Picked up on time. Clean van. Nice driver. Helped with suitcase. Friendly. Confirmed pick up time the night before.
Erin_S, May 2026
Shuttle worked effectively - it was a nice way to be able to spend your own amount of time exploring Monte Albán
Tobias_H, May 2026
Everything worked fine and was on time. Very uncomplicated and very fair price after all. Very comfy seating and the AC was a blessing.
Raveen_D, May 2026
Does what it says. Not the greatest value as you can probably get a taxi for cheaper if you have 2 or more people.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re glad to hear that our service met your expectations in terms of reliability. We understand your concerns about value, especially for groups. We continually review our pricing to ensure we offer a convenient and comfortable experience that is competitive with other options. Your input is valuable and will help us improve our services for future guests.
Daniel_K, Apr 2026
Shuttle is easy to find using the phone. Place is beautiful and the guide is super interesting and knowledgeable about the history.
HOILUN_T, Apr 2026
Information dissemination was chaotic and there could also be not enough seats on the return trip but there’s no way to make reservation in advance.
Majority of the staff also don’t speak English and so if you don’t speak Spanish, you may miss out some important information leading to you being left behind
Jason_C, Apr 2026
Simple ride to Monte Alban was exactly what we were looking for. Glad we didn’t use a public bus or taxi nor needed a tour guide. This was the best bet and great choice.
cindy_g, Mar 2026
Worked as advertised. I have never really had a bad tour but some you want to go solo and this is perfect for that! You decide when to go and at what pace. The ride up is beautiful and the drivers were safe and the van is not that cramped. Greta value
deborah_s, Feb 2026
This was a good ride service. We stayed longer than the recommended time and had no trouble getting on the next shuttle.
Timothy_J, Feb 2026
The trip is pretty much as described. The ruins are actually more extensive than I had thought, with some fantastic views.
Linda_F, Jan 2026
Booked online for shuttle to Monte Alban, great experience. Easy walk from Centro to pick up point, then hopped on return after visiting the site
Jeanne_O, Dec 2025
The bus was bigger than the minibus shown in the photo and probably more comfortable. Efficient and on time.
Susanna_D, Dec 2025
Everything went smooth. If you just want a ride to and from Monte alban I would definitely recommend booking with this operator
Sherry_W, Nov 2025
I had been to tours at ruins in Mexico City and Guadalajara recently so didn’t want another tour. The shuttle was a nice way to tour the ruins myself and know I had a way back.
Magdalini_T, Nov 2025
All was Great, as advertised, we did not encounter any issues. The bus was on time on both directions
Denise_L, Oct 2025
It was very convenient and van was clean, comfortable and air conditioned. We had three hours at the site which was just anout right.
Cielle_B, Oct 2025
An easy and reliable way to go to Monte Alban. This was easy to book online for the date and time we wanted to visit this impressive site
Oscar_A, Oct 2025
Easy, friendly and timely transport to Monte Alban. Easy to find meeting place, clean mini bus, friendly staff and was on-time in both directions.
Roxanne_A, Sep 2025
Great customer service, on time, and smooth ride. Driver was nice and friendly. Monte Alban is a must see.
Eleanor_S, Aug 2025
Easy and cheap enough way to see Monte Alban at our own pace without doing a guided tour. You pick your pick up time on the way there and there is a return each hour in the afternoon til 5pm.
Casey_W, Jul 2025
It did the trick and was relatively straightforward, but they left late and did not have hourly return options, so ride back was overpacked and people stood.
Raul_M, Jul 2025
Reliable and smooth experience. Great way to travel to Monte Alban with a return trip at a fair price.
Clark_S, May 2025
Buses are convenient, air conditioned, friendly, and flexible. Gave us the chance to take a half day to visit this amazing site and take the time we wanted to walk around.
Les_W, Apr 2025
We took this shuttle which departs from Lesca Tours near the Zocalo. It’s behind a bunch of tents selling things so it may be a bit hard to find but there is a sign that says Lesca Tours. They depart on the half hour from Oaxaca (8:30, 9:30, etc). Buying a ticket on Viator should guarantee you the seat versus if you just show up and try to pay. Our bus even at the 8:30 first bus was full. You get to Monte Albán in about 25-30 minutes with no traffic. The return trip is supposed to arrive at the Monte Alban parking lot on the hour and they seem to have an option starting at 11:00 am which is not on the schedule. If you have an activity afterwards, give yourself an additional half hour because there is traffic going up Monte Alban in the afternoon. Our bus scheduled for return to Oaxaca was supposed to be 12:00 but due to traffic, they didn’t arrive until 12:20 and we made it back to Oaxaca close to 1 pm. They were very responsive when we messaged them, which we appreciated. Overall, it was a great shuttle and a great way to get to Monte Alban without needing to go with a whole tour group which in my opinion, you don’t need a whole tour to visit. Just watch some YouTube vids on the ruins or hire a guide on site.
Heather_F, Mar 2025
This is the best way to get to Monte Alban from the city. Shuttles leave frequently, and they are on time, comfortable and very convenient. No hassle!
Susan_W, Mar 2025
Very efficient service. We were very impressed when the bus left on schedule and there were no problems reporting in.
Robert_V, Feb 2025
Very efficient, on time both ways. good driver, willing to let people off at convenient places on the way back. BUT…. ‘need to warn elderly or infirm of steep climb from bus stop to entrance.
Katy_S, Dec 2024
On time, great driver and comfortable van. Good communication about pick up. Nice to let someone else drive! Reasonable price.
Kara_F, Sep 2024
Thanks for a clean, safe, pleasant transfer to the ruins! I appreciated the flexibility in pick up times. I found 1.5 hours to be a good amount of time for an able bodied solo traveler, but there’s a nice restaurant I could have lounged at, too. If you’re with family, take 2-3 hours to enjoy the ruins at a slower pace.
Lee_A, May 2024
We were able to get to the site early and ovoid the crowds. The van picked us on time at the park and returned us.
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