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How to get fromLos Angeles to Cabo San Lucasby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)plane plane LAX - SJD
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Cabo Airport to 7 Crownbus bus
    6h 40m
    $2,880–7,818

  2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)plane plane SNA - SJD
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Cabo Airport to 7 Crownbus bus
    9h 4m
    $1,754–7,944

  3. Train, bus via La Paz

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Playas Rosarito to La Pazbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Paz Serdan to Cabo San Lucasbus bus
    31h
    $3,844–6,156

  4. Drive 1,762.9 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucascar car 1,762.9 km
    28h 2m
    $3,412–4,928

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)plane plane SAN - SJD
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Cabo Airport to 7 Crownbus bus
    9h 4m
    $5,624–34,481

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Cabo San Lucasbus bus
    34h 30m
    $4,149–6,531

  7. Train, bus via Tecate

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Otay Mesa Transit Centerbus bus 225
    3. Take the bus from Tecate to La Paz Serdanbus bus
    4. Take the bus from La Paz Serdan to Cabo San Lucasbus bus
    35h 12m
    $3,087–6,208

Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas by train, tram, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration34h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$4,149Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,560 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), walk to San Jose Cabo Airport, then take the bus to 7 Crown. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, San Ysidro Station, Playas Rosarito, La Paz, and La Paz Serdan in around 31h.

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