How to travel from Isla Holbox to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
The distance between Isla Holbox and Cabo San Lucas is around 2,624km (1,631 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a shuttle bus, then jump in a helicopter, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 9h 25m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Isla Holbox to Cabo San Lucas by shuttle, helicopter, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cabo San Lucas → Isla Holbox if you're planning a return trip.
Shuttle, Helicopter, Plane and Bus
Take a shuttle bus to Holbox then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport then fly from Cancun (CUN) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown.
- Duration9h 25m
- Flight time4h 45m
- Typical costMX$18,585($890)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Shuttle, Bus and Ferry
Take a shuttle bus to Playa del Carmen then take the bus to 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 12h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costMX$9,155($440)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isla Holbox and Cabo San Lucas
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isla Holbox to Cabo San Lucas by shuttle, helicopter, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a shuttle bus, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around MX$9,155 ($440) and will take around 2 days 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a shuttle bus, then jump in a helicopter, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 9h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$18,585 ($890).
The distance between Isla Holbox and Cabo San Lucas is around 2,624km (1,631 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,327km (1,446 miles)
It takes around 9h 25m to get from Isla Holbox and Cabo San Lucas by shuttle, helicopter, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Isla Holbox to Cabo San Lucas is to take a shuttle bus, then jump in a helicopter, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 9h 25m and will set you back approx MX$18,585 ($890).
The cheapest way to travel between Isla Holbox and Cabo San Lucas is to take a shuttle bus, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MX$9,155 ($440) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isla Holbox and Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you take a shuttle bus to Holbox then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport then fly from Cancun (CUN) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 9h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isla Holbox and Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you take a shuttle bus to Holbox then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport then fly from Cancun (CUN) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 9h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isla Holbox to Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you take a shuttle bus to Holbox then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport then fly from Cancun (CUN) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 9h 25m.
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 Isla Holbox to Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you take a shuttle bus to Holbox then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport then fly from Cancun (CUN) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 9h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isla Holbox to Cabo San Lucas is to take a shuttle bus, then jump in a helicopter, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around MX$18,585 ($890).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isla Holbox and Cabo San Lucas
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shuttle, Helicopter, Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 9h 25m | MX$18,585($890) | hourly | 2,655km (1,650 miles) |
| Shuttle to Holbox, helicopter, plane and bus | 9h 30m | MX$40,010($1,915) | hourly | 2,624km (1,631 miles) |
| Shuttle to Holbox, helicopter, plane and bus | 9h 45m | MX$28,055($1,340) | hourly | 2,703km (1,679 miles) |
| Shuttle to Holbox, helicopter, plane and bus | 11h 40m | MX$18,920($905) | every 20 mins | 2,827km (1,757 miles) |
Shuttle, Bus and Ferry | 2 days 12h | MX$9,155($440) | 3 times a week | 3,425km (2,128 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isla Holbox and Cabo San Lucas
Airlines
Viva Aerobus
Volaris
Aeroméxico
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Bus companies
Ruta del Desierto
Cabo Baja Plus
Aguila
ADO
Primera Plus
Ferry operators
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