How to travel from Cabo San Lucas to Mazatlán, Mexico

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Bus to San Jose Cabo Airport, plane

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.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time54min
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,050($100)
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Drive to Mazatlán.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Distance3,045km (1,892 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlán

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Cabo San Lucas to Mazatlán

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Transport options from Cabo San Lucas to Mazatlán
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to San Jose Cabo Airport, plane + 1 similar
4h 35m
MX$2,050($100)
twice daily637km (396 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 40m
MX$3,305($160)
hourly2,149km (1,336 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
1 day 17h
MX$5,330($255)
on demand3,045km (1,892 miles)
Bus and Ferry15h 40m
MX$1,860($89)
3 times a week634km (394 miles)

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Airports near Mazatlán

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

MZT
General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Mazatlán
CUL
Federal de Bachigualato International Airport (CUL)
International Airport
Distance
202km (125 miles) from Mazatlán
DGO
General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (DGO)
International Airport
Distance
217km (135 miles) from Mazatlán