How to travel from Cabo San Lucas to Guadalajara, Mexico

The distance between Cabo San Lucas and Guadalajara is around 846km (526 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cabo San Lucas to Guadalajara by bus, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GuadalajaraCabo San Lucas if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Guadalajara (GDL).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,615($125)
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Drive

Drive to Guadalajara.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Distance3,508km (2,180 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cabo San Lucas and Guadalajara

There are several options for getting from Cabo San Lucas to Guadalajara by bus, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around MX$2,510 ($120) and will take around 21h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,615 ($125).

The distance between Cabo San Lucas and Guadalajara is around 846km (526 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 723km (449 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Cabo San Lucas and Guadalajara by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 22h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cabo San Lucas to Guadalajara is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx MX$2,615 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Cabo San Lucas and Guadalajara, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MX$2,510 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cabo San Lucas and Guadalajara. We recommend that you take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Guadalajara (GDL). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cabo San Lucas and Guadalajara. We recommend that you take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Guadalajara (GDL). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cabo San Lucas to Guadalajara. We recommend that you take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Guadalajara (GDL). instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Guadalajara is Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) (GDL) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Guadalajara. Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU) (AGU) and Colima Airport (CLQ) (CLQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cabo San Lucas and Guadalajara. The distance is around 3,508km (2,180 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 22h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cabo San Lucas to Guadalajara is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around MX$2,615 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cabo San Lucas and Guadalajara

Transport options from Cabo San Lucas to Guadalajara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 55m
MX$2,615($125)
hourly846km (526 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
1 day 22h
MX$6,145($295)
on demand3,508km (2,180 miles)
Bus and Ferry21h 20m
MX$2,510($120)
3 times a week1,113km (692 miles)

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Airports near Guadalajara

The following major airports near Guadalajara offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.

GDL
Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)
International Airport
Distance
17km (11 miles) from Guadalajara
AGU
Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU)
International Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Guadalajara
CLQ
Colima Airport (CLQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Guadalajara