How to travel from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

The distance between Tijuana and Cabo San Lucas is around 1,324km (823 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

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

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 5m
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,900($90)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Cabo San Lucas.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,510($120)
Operated by

ABC

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Drive

Drive to Cabo San Lucas.

  • Duration23hrs
  • Distance1,621km (1,007 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tijuana and Cabo San Lucas

There are several options for getting from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around MX$1,900 ($90) and will take around 3hrs.

The distance between Tijuana and Cabo San Lucas is around 1,324km (823 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,273km (791 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Tijuana and Cabo San Lucas by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx MX$1,900 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Tijuana and Cabo San Lucas, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,900 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tijuana and Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you fly from Tijuana (TIJ) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tijuana and Cabo San Lucas. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tijuana and Cabo San Lucas with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1 day 3h.

ABC run regular bus services between Tijuana and Cabo San Lucas. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas. We recommend that you fly from Tijuana (TIJ) to San Jose Cabo (SJD) then take the bus to 7 Crown. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Tijuana and Cabo San Lucas. The distance is around 1,621km (1,007 miles) by road and it will take around 23hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around MX$1,900 ($90).

How do I get from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas

Compare travel optionsbetween Tijuana and Cabo San Lucas

Transport options from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
3hrs
MX$1,900($90)
every 4 hours1,345km (836 miles)
Fly to San Jose Cabo (SJD), Bus4h 10m
MX$6,650($320)
once daily1,406km (874 miles)
Fly to La Paz (LAP), Bus5h 25m
MX$3,075($145)
every 20 mins1,324km (823 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
MX$2,510($120)
every 20 mins1,655km (1,028 miles)
Drive
23hrs
MX$2,845($135)
on demand1,621km (1,007 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