How to travel from Cancún to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

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.

4 routes found

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 LucasCancún if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Cancun (CUN) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time4h 45m
  • Typical cost
    MX$3,995($190)
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Drive

Drive to Cabo San Lucas.

  • Duration2 days 22h
  • Distance5,660km (3,517 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cancún and Cabo San Lucas

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Cancún to Cabo San Lucas

Compare travel optionsbetween Cancún and Cabo San Lucas

Transport options from Cancún to Cabo San Lucas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
MX$3,995($190)
hourly2,559km (1,590 miles)
Fly to La Paz (LAP), Bus8h 20m
MX$4,325($205)
every 20 mins2,731km (1,697 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
2 days 22h
MX$9,910($475)
on demand5,660km (3,517 miles)
Bus and Ferry2 days 8h
MX$5,520($265)
3 times a week3,343km (2,078 miles)

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Airports near Cabo San Lucas

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

SJD
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
International Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Cabo San Lucas
LAP
Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (LAP)
International Airport
Distance
139km (86 miles) from Cabo San Lucas
LMM
Valle del Fuerte Federal International Airport (LMM)
International Airport
Distance
322km (200 miles) from Cabo San Lucas