How to travel from Cabo San Lucas to Cozumel, Mexico
The distance between Cabo San Lucas and Cozumel is around 2,553km (1,586 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cabo San Lucas to Cozumel by bus, plane, helicopter, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cozumel → Cabo San Lucas if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Cozumel (CZM).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time3h 60m
- Typical costMX$3,430($165)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to La Paz then take a ferry to Mazatlan Ferry Terminal then take the bus to México Norte then Cancun and then to Playa del Carmen then take a ferry to Cozumel.
- Duration2 days 11h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costMX$5,705($275)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cabo San Lucas and Cozumel
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cabo San Lucas to Cozumel by bus, plane, helicopter, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around MX$3,430 ($165) and will take around 4h 45m.
The distance between Cabo San Lucas and Cozumel is around 2,553km (1,586 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,390km (1,485 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Cabo San Lucas and Cozumel by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Cabo San Lucas to Cozumel is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx MX$3,430 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Cabo San Lucas and Cozumel is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around MX$3,430 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cabo San Lucas and Cozumel. We recommend that you take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Cozumel (CZM). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cabo San Lucas and Cozumel. We recommend that you take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Cozumel (CZM). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cabo San Lucas to Cozumel. We recommend that you take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Cozumel (CZM). instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Cozumel is Cozumel International Airport (CZM) (CZM) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Cozumel. Cancún International Airport (CUN) (CUN) and Chetumal International Airport (CTM) (CTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cabo San Lucas to Cozumel. We recommend that you take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Cozumel (CZM). instead which will take 4h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cabo San Lucas to Cozumel is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around MX$3,430 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cabo San Lucas and Cozumel
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 45m | MX$3,430($165) | hourly | 2,553km (1,586 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Helicopter | 5h 15m | MX$12,690($605) | hourly | 2,621km (1,629 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 2 days 11h | MX$5,705($275) | 3 times a week | 3,422km (2,127 miles) |
| Car and Ferry | 2 days 23h | MX$10,535($505) | once daily | 5,664km (3,519 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cabo San Lucas and Cozumel
Airlines
Volaris
American Airlines
Aeroméxico
Southwest Airlines
Viva Aerobus
helicopters
Holbox Collection
Bus companies
Ruta del Desierto
Cabo Baja Plus
Aguila
ABC
Primera Plus
Ferry operators
Baja Ferries
Winjet
Ultramar Ferry
Airports near Cozumel
The following major airports near Cozumel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.
Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Cozumel
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Cozumel
Chetumal International Airport (CTM)
- Distance
- 260km (162 miles) from Cozumel