How to travel from Guanajuato to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

The distance between Guanajuato and Cabo San Lucas is around 1,039km (645 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Guanajuato to Cabo San Lucas 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 Cabo San LucasGuanajuato if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to León, plane

Take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    MX$3,490($165)
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Drive

Drive to Cabo San Lucas.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Distance3,781km (2,349 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guanajuato and Cabo San Lucas

There are several options for getting from Guanajuato to Cabo San Lucas by bus, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around MX$2,570 ($125) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$3,490 ($165).

The distance between Guanajuato and Cabo San Lucas is around 1,039km (645 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 944km (587 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Guanajuato and Cabo San Lucas by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Guanajuato to Cabo San Lucas is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx MX$3,490 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Guanajuato and Cabo San Lucas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around MX$2,570 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Guanajuato and Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Guanajuato and Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guanajuato to Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you take the bus to León and then to Aguascalientes then fly from Aguascalientes (AGU) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 6h 35m.

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 Guanajuato and Cabo San Lucas. The distance is around 3,781km (2,349 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guanajuato to Cabo San Lucas is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around MX$6,230 ($300).

How do I get from Guanajuato to Cabo San Lucas

Compare travel optionsbetween Guanajuato and Cabo San Lucas

Transport options from Guanajuato to Cabo San Lucas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to León, plane + 4 similar
4h 15m
MX$3,490($165)
every 4 hours1,039km (645 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 35m
MX$6,230($300)
hourly1,872km (1,163 miles)
Bus to Guadalajara, plane6h 55m
MX$3,075($145)
once daily1,078km (670 miles)
Bus to León, plane8h 45m
MX$2,720($130)
hourly1,679km (1,043 miles)
Bus to Guadalajara, plane9h 25m
MX$2,570($125)
once daily1,281km (796 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
2 days 1h
MX$6,625($315)
on demand3,781km (2,349 miles)
Bus and Ferry1 day 3h
MX$3,115($150)
3 times a week1,393km (865 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