✈ All Transport Options from SJD Airport to Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas is a popular beach destination, famous for its stunning marina, wide stretches of golden sand beaches, turquoise waters and interesting rock formations. It’s truly the perfect place to relax, unwind and soak up some rays.

When it comes to finding the right airport transportation from SJD to Cabo San Lucas, you have three options: taxi, private transfer or bus. Taking an SJD Airport taxi or private transfer is by far the quickest and most comfortable transfer option. It costs around €80 (MXN $1,466) and will take 40 minutes to reach your hotel. The cheapest option is to take the Ruta del Desierto public bus. This costs just €3.50 (MXN $64) one-way but takes 60 minutes to reach the hotels.

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Comparison of the options

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OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Welcome Pickups	€72	40min	24/7	Book
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Taxi	€80	40min	24/7
Bus	€7	60min	04:30–23:00

How to get from SJD Airport to Cabo San Lucas by taxi

Taking a taxi from SJD Airport to Cabo San Lucas is the fastest and most reliable transportation option. The trip will take around 40 minutes to drop you at the door of your hotel and will cost around €80 ($1,466 MXN).

Taxi fare from Los Cabos Airport to Cabo San Lucas

Taxis at SJD Airport operate using pre-determined fares to certain zones. For the journey from Los Cabos Airport to your hotel, you will be charged a fare based on the exact hotel you’re travelling to and which zone it’s in.

The cost of this journey may increase or decrease depending on your final destination and the number of people you’re travelling with, but it will be around €80 ($1,466 MXN) for the taxi fare from Los Cabos Airport to Cabo San Lucas.

*You will need to pay for your taxi at the designated kiosk inside the airport and then present the ticket to your driver when getting into the taxi.

For a guaranteed fixed fare with no hidden fees, you can pre-book a private transfer and secure a competitive fare with plenty of extras.

Cost

€80 ($1,466 MXN)

Trip Duration

40 Min

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 at Los Cabos Airport.

Where do I get the taxi from?

There are designated taxi stands located right outside of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Los Cabos Airport. If you book a shuttle service, your driver will be waiting for you at the Exit gates, on the Arrivals level.

Convenience

A taxi or private shuttle is the only private means of transportation from Los Cabos Airport to your hotel. It’s also the quickest and most convenient option. It takes a third of the time that the public transportation option takes and will drop you off right in front of the reception of the hotel.

*You can also opt for a shared shuttle from Los Cabo Airport to the hotel, but they only depart when they are filled with passengers, so you might need to wait around in the hot sun for your transport to depart.

Editor’s Note

Although taking a taxi is the most convenient option, it's quite expensive. If you're travelling on a budget and with only a small amount of luggage, you may wish to take the cheaper public bus instead.

Useful Tips

You must purchase your taxi ticket at the counter in the airport and present the receipt to your driver.

The cost of your taxi will depend on the hotel you're travelling to, be sure to make this clear to the person at the ticket counter and agree on a price before entering your taxi.

Taxi drivers in Los Cabos don't expect tips but are always grateful for one if the service was impressive.

How to get from SJD Airport to Cabo San Lucas by bus?

You can also use public transportation from Los Cabos Airport to your hotel. There’s a cheap public bus that runs from Los Cabos Airport to Cabo San Lucas daily.

The bus is called Ruta de Desierto and is purple and yellow. You can catch it daily from 04:30 to 23:00 and it takes around 60 minutes to reach the hotels in Cabo San Lucas.

How much is the bus from Los Cabo Airport to Cabo San Lucas?

Opting to take the bus from Los Cabos Airport to Cabo San Lucas is relatively cheap, with tickets costing just €3.50 (MXN $64).

*You can purchase your ticket from the Ecobajatours booth inside the airport or from the driver on the bus in Mexican Pesos (MXN).

Cost

€3.50 (MXN $64)

Trip Duration

60 Min

There's a waiting time of up to 15 minutes for the Ruta del Desierto bus.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The public Ruta del Desierto bus is available from 04:30 to 23:00.

Where do I get the bus from?

The Ruta del Desierto bus runs from just outside of Terminal 1. If you land in Terminal 2, you will have to walk with your luggage to Terminal 1. This walk will take around 10 minutes.

Convenience

Although the public bus runs all day, it’s a very slow service as it has a lot of stops along the way. The Ruta del Desierto bus also drops you off on the main highway outside of the hotel entrances, so you will need to walk with your luggage to the hotel reception, which can be a very long and hot walk.

Timetables

Ruta del Desierto Facebook Site

Editor’s Note

As there's limited luggage storage on the public bus, and you will need to walk from the highway to the lobby of your hotel, it's better to take a taxi if you are travelling with a lot of luggage.

Useful Tips

The Ruta del Desierto bus is fully air-conditioned for your comfort.

There's very limited storage space on the bus.

You can purchase your tickets from the driver or from the Ecobajatours ticket booth in the airport.

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How far is Cabo San Lucas from Los Cabos Airport (SJD)?

Los Cabos Airport is located 43 km away from the hotels in Cabo San Lucas. This journey will take around 40 minutes in a Cabo San Lucas taxi or private car, or 60 minutes on the public Ruta del Desierto bus.

How can I get from SJD Airport to Cabo San Lucas?

There are three different types of airport transportation from Los Cabos Airport to Cabo San Lucas; taxi, private transfer or public bus. The public bus takes 60 minutes and costs just €3.50 (MXN $64) one-way. Whereas, a SJD Airport taxi or private transfer takes 30-40 minutes to reach your hotel and costs around €80 (MXN $1,466), depending on which hotel you’re staying at.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Los Cabos Airport to Cabo San Lucas?

Taxis at Los Cabos Airport calculate fares based on specific zones. So, the cost of the trip from SJD Airport to Cabo San Lucas will be around €80 ($1,466 MXN). You will need to pay for your taxi at the designated kiosk inside the airport and then give the ticket to your taxi driver. Keep in mind that your fare will be increased for factors such as tolls, night rides and extra luggage. For a guaranteed fixed fare with no hidden fees, you can pre-book a private transfer with Welcome Pickups and unlock our 24/7 customer support and travel extras.

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