The distance between Mexico City and Cabo San Lucas is around 1,256km (781 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Mexico City 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 Lucas → Mexico City if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Mexico City (MEX) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown.
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Drive to Cabo San Lucas.
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There are several options for getting from Mexico City 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$2,110 ($100) and will take around 3h 20m.
The distance between Mexico City and Cabo San Lucas is around 1,256km (781 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,182km (735 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Mexico City and Cabo San Lucas by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mexico City to Cabo San Lucas is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx MX$2,110 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Mexico City and Cabo San Lucas, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around MX$2,110 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Mexico City and Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you fly from Mexico City (MEX) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mexico City and Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you fly from Mexico City (MEX) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 3h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mexico City to Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you fly from Mexico City (MEX) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Mexico City and Cabo San Lucas. The distance is around 4,041km (2,511 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mexico City to Cabo San Lucas is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around MX$2,110 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 3h 20m | MX$2,110($100) | hourly | 1,256km (781 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 2 days 3h | MX$7,085($340) | on demand | 4,041km (2,511 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 5h | MX$3,450($165) | 3 times a week | 1,657km (1,029 miles) |
Ruta del Desierto
Cabo Baja Plus
Primera Plus
Aguila
ABC
Viva Aerobus
Volaris
Aeroméxico
Baja Ferries
The following major airports near Cabo San Lucas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.