The distance between Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlán is around 634km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cabo San Lucas to Mazatlán 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 Mazatlán → Cabo San Lucas if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Culiacan (CUL) then take the bus to Mazatlan R. Urias.
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There are several options for getting from Cabo San Lucas to Mazatlán by bus, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around MX$1,860 ($89) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,050 ($100).
The distance between Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlán is around 634km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 361km (224 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlán by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cabo San Lucas to Mazatlán is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx MX$2,050 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlán, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MX$1,860 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlán. We recommend that you take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Culiacan (CUL) then take the bus to Mazatlan R. Urias. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlán. We recommend that you take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Culiacan (CUL) then take the bus to Mazatlan R. Urias. instead which will take 4h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cabo San Lucas to Mazatlán. We recommend that you take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Mazatlan (MZT). instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Mazatlán is General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) (MZT) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Mazatlán. Federal de Bachigualato International Airport (CUL) (CUL) and General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (DGO) (DGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlán. The distance is around 3,045km (1,892 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cabo San Lucas to Mazatlán is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around MX$3,305 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to San Jose Cabo Airport, plane + 1 similar | 4h 35m | MX$2,050($100) | twice daily | 637km (396 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 4h 40m | MX$3,305($160) | hourly | 2,149km (1,336 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 1 day 17h | MX$5,330($255) | on demand | 3,045km (1,892 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 40m | MX$1,860($89) | 3 times a week | 634km (394 miles) |
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