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How to get fromPlaya del Carmen to Cabo San Lucasby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Cabo San Lucas by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Cancún International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)plane plane CUN - SJD
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Cabo Airport to 7 Crownbus bus
    8h 12m
    $2,763–9,603

  2. Drive 5,548.6 km

    1. Drive from Playa del Carmen to Cabo San Lucascar car 5,548.6 km
    2d 22h
    $9,790–14,140

  3. Train to Tulum International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuertotrain train
    2. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)plane plane TQO - SJD
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Cabo Airport to 7 Crownbus bus
    9h 51m
    $3,360–9,192

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,827Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Playa del Carmen to Cabo San Lucas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,488.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Playa del Carmen to Cabo San Lucas. However, you can take the shuttle to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, walk to Cancún International Airport (CUN) airport, fly to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), walk to San Jose Cabo Airport, then take the bus to 7 Crown. Alternatively, you can drive from Playa del Carmen to Cabo San Lucas in around 2d 22h.

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