How to travel from Isla Mujeres to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
The distance between Isla Mujeres and Cabo San Lucas is around 2,614km (1,624 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Isla Mujeres to Cabo San Lucas by ferry, plane, bus, helicopter 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 → Isla Mujeres if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then fly from Cancun (CUN) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown.
- Duration6h 50m
- Flight time4h 45m
- Typical costMX$4,390($210)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Playa Tortugas 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 9h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costMX$5,915($285)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isla Mujeres and Cabo San Lucas
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isla Mujeres to Cabo San Lucas by ferry, plane, bus, helicopter and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which costs around MX$4,390 ($210) and will take around 6h 50m.
The distance between Isla Mujeres and Cabo San Lucas is around 2,614km (1,624 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,394km (1,488 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Isla Mujeres and Cabo San Lucas by ferry, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Isla Mujeres to Cabo San Lucas is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx MX$4,390 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Isla Mujeres and Cabo San Lucas is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around MX$4,390 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isla Mujeres and Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then fly from Cancun (CUN) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 6h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isla Mujeres and Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then fly from Cancun (CUN) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 6h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isla Mujeres to Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then fly from Cancun (CUN) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 6h 50m.
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 Mujeres to Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then fly from Cancun (CUN) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 6h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isla Mujeres to Cabo San Lucas is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around MX$4,390 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isla Mujeres and Cabo San Lucas
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 6h 50m | MX$4,390($210) | every 4 hours | 2,614km (1,624 miles) |
| Ferry to Playa Tortugas, plane and bus | 9h 5m | MX$4,725($225) | every 20 mins | 2,786km (1,731 miles) |
| Ferry, Helicopter, Plane and Bus | 7h 20m | MX$13,860($665) | every 4 hours | 2,663km (1,655 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 2 days 9h | MX$5,915($285) | 3 times a week | 3,399km (2,112 miles) |
| Ferry and Car | 2 days 23h | MX$10,325($495) | every 20 mins | 5,676km (3,527 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isla Mujeres and Cabo San Lucas
Airlines
Viva Aerobus
Volaris
Aeroméxico
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Bus companies
Ruta del Desierto
Cabo Baja Plus
Aguila
Primera Plus
ABC
Ferry operators
Ultramar Ferry
Baja Ferries
helicopters
Holbox Collection
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