How to travel from Cozumel to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
The distance between Cozumel and Cabo San Lucas is around 2,526km (1,570 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Cozumel to Cabo San Lucas by plane, bus, helicopter, 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 → Cozumel if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Cozumel (CZM) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown.
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time4h 25m
- Typical costMX$3,635($175)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Playa del Carmen then take the bus to Cancún then Mexico City and then to Mazatlan then take a ferry to La Paz Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Cabo San Lucas.
- Duration2 days 11h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costMX$5,705($275)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cozumel and Cabo San Lucas
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cozumel to Cabo San Lucas by plane, bus, helicopter, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around MX$3,635 ($175) and will take around 5h 15m.
The distance between Cozumel and Cabo San Lucas is around 2,526km (1,570 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,390km (1,485 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Cozumel and Cabo San Lucas by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Cozumel to Cabo San Lucas is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx MX$3,635 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Cozumel and Cabo San Lucas is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around MX$3,635 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cozumel and Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you fly from Cozumel (CZM) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cozumel and Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you fly from Cozumel (CZM) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cozumel to Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you fly from Cozumel (CZM) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 5h 15m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cozumel to Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you fly from Cozumel (CZM) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cozumel to Cabo San Lucas is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around MX$3,635 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cozumel and Cabo San Lucas
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 5h 15m | MX$3,635($175) | hourly | 2,526km (1,570 miles) |
| Fly to La Paz (LAP), Bus | 7h 50m | MX$4,390($210) | every 20 mins | 2,723km (1,692 miles) |
| Helicopter, Plane and Bus | 6hrs | MX$13,525($645) | hourly | 2,595km (1,612 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 2 days 11h | MX$5,705($275) | 3 times a week | 3,438km (2,136 miles) |
| Ferry and Car | 2 days 23h | MX$10,535($505) | twice daily | 5,671km (3,524 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cozumel and Cabo San Lucas
Airlines
Volaris
Viva Aerobus
Mayair
Aeroméxico
Southwest Airlines
helicopters
Holbox Collection
Bus companies
Ruta del Desierto
Cabo Baja Plus
Aguila
Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen
Playa Express
Ferry operators
Winjet
Ultramar Ferry
Baja Ferries
Airports near Cabo San Lucas
The following major airports near Cabo San Lucas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
- Distance
- 36km (23 miles) from Cabo San Lucas
Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (LAP)
- Distance
- 139km (86 miles) from Cabo San Lucas
Valle del Fuerte Federal International Airport (LMM)
- Distance
- 322km (200 miles) from Cabo San Lucas