How to travel from Cabo San Lucas to Isla Mujeres, Mexico
The distance between Cabo San Lucas and Isla Mujeres is around 2,603km (1,618 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Cabo San Lucas to Isla Mujeres by bus, plane, ferry, car and helicopter. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isla Mujeres → Cabo San Lucas if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Ferry
Take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Cancun (CUN) then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres.
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical costMX$3,555($170)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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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 and then to Cancun then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres.
- Duration2 days 9h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costMX$5,915($285)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cabo San Lucas and Isla Mujeres
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cabo San Lucas to Isla Mujeres by bus, plane, ferry, car and helicopter. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which costs around MX$3,555 ($170) and will take around 6h 10m.
The distance between Cabo San Lucas and Isla Mujeres is around 2,603km (1,618 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,394km (1,488 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Cabo San Lucas and Isla Mujeres by bus, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Cabo San Lucas to Isla Mujeres is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx MX$3,555 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Cabo San Lucas and Isla Mujeres is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MX$3,555 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cabo San Lucas and Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Cancun (CUN) then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cabo San Lucas and Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Cancun (CUN) then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cabo San Lucas to Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Cancun (CUN) then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 6h 10m.
The closest major airport to Isla Mujeres is Cancún International Airport (CUN) (CUN) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Isla Mujeres. Cozumel International Airport (CZM) (CZM) and Mérida International Airport (MID) (MID) 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 Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Cancun (CUN) then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 6h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cabo San Lucas to Isla Mujeres is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around MX$3,555 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cabo San Lucas and Isla Mujeres
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 6h 10m | MX$3,555($170) | every 4 hours | 2,603km (1,618 miles) |
| Car, Plane and Ferry | 7h 40m | MX$4,600($220) | every 4 hours | 2,764km (1,717 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Helicopter and Ferry | 6h 60m | MX$13,650($655) | every 4 hours | 2,652km (1,648 miles) |
| Bus to San Jose Cabo Airport, plane, helicopter and ferry | 7h 15m | MX$26,235($1,255) | every 4 hours | 2,604km (1,618 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 2 days 9h | MX$5,915($285) | 3 times a week | 3,356km (2,085 miles) |
| Car and Ferry | 2 days 23h | MX$10,305($495) | every 20 mins | 5,670km (3,523 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cabo San Lucas and Isla Mujeres
Airlines
Volaris
Aeroméxico
Southwest Airlines
Viva Aerobus
United Airlines
helicopters
Holbox Collection
Bus companies
Ruta del Desierto
Cabo Baja Plus
Aguila
ABC
Primera Plus
Ferry operators
Ultramar Ferry
Baja Ferries
Airports near Isla Mujeres
The following major airports near Isla Mujeres offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Isla Mujeres
Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
- Distance
- 83km (51 miles) from Isla Mujeres
Mérida International Airport (MID)
- Distance
- 306km (190 miles) from Isla Mujeres