The distance between Cancún and Cabo San Lucas is around 2,559km (1,590 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cancún to Cabo San Lucas by plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cabo San Lucas → Cancún if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Cancun (CUN) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown.
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There are several options for getting from Cancún to Cabo San Lucas by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around MX$3,995 ($190) and will take around 6hrs.
The distance between Cancún and Cabo San Lucas is around 2,559km (1,590 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,383km (1,481 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Cancún and Cabo San Lucas by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 22h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cancún to Cabo San Lucas is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx MX$3,995 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Cancún and Cabo San Lucas, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around MX$3,995 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Cancún and Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you fly from Cancun (CUN) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 6hrs.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cancún and Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you fly from Cancun (CUN) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 6hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cancún to Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you fly from Cancun (CUN) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Cabo San Lucas is Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) (SJD) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Cabo San Lucas. Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (LAP) (LAP) and Valle del Fuerte Federal International Airport (LMM) (LMM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cancún and Cabo San Lucas. The distance is around 5,660km (3,517 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 22h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cancún to Cabo San Lucas is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around MX$3,995 ($190).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 6hrs | MX$3,995($190) | hourly | 2,559km (1,590 miles) |
Fly to La Paz (LAP), Bus | 8h 20m | MX$4,325($205) | every 20 mins | 2,731km (1,697 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 2 days 22h | MX$9,910($475) | on demand | 5,660km (3,517 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 8h | MX$5,520($265) | 3 times a week | 3,343km (2,078 miles) |
Viva Aerobus
Volaris
Aeroméxico
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Ruta del Desierto
Cabo Baja Plus
Aguila
Primera Plus
ABC
Baja Ferries
The following major airports near Cabo San Lucas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.