How to travel from Oaxaca to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

The distance between Oaxaca and Cabo San Lucas is around 1,628km (1,012 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Oaxaca 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 LucasOaxaca if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Oaxaca (OAX) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    MX$5,475($260)
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Drive

Drive to Cabo San Lucas.

  • Duration2 days 8h
  • Distance4,502km (2,797 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oaxaca and Cabo San Lucas

There are several options for getting from Oaxaca to Cabo San Lucas by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around MX$4,225 ($200) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$5,475 ($260).

The distance between Oaxaca and Cabo San Lucas is around 1,628km (1,012 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,547km (961 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Oaxaca and Cabo San Lucas by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 8h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oaxaca to Cabo San Lucas is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx MX$5,475 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Oaxaca and Cabo San Lucas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MX$4,225 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Oaxaca and Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you fly from Oaxaca (OAX) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oaxaca and Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you fly from Oaxaca (OAX) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oaxaca to Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you fly from Oaxaca (OAX) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Oaxaca and Cabo San Lucas. The distance is around 4,502km (2,797 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 8h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oaxaca to Cabo San Lucas is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around MX$5,475 ($260).

How do I get from Oaxaca to Cabo San Lucas

Compare travel optionsbetween Oaxaca and Cabo San Lucas

Transport options from Oaxaca to Cabo San Lucas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 45m
MX$5,475($260)
hourly1,628km (1,012 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
2 days 8h
MX$7,880($375)
on demand4,502km (2,797 miles)
Bus and Ferry1 day 12h
MX$4,225($200)
3 times a week2,116km (1,315 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