There are 10 ways to get from Riverside to Cabo San Lucas by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle
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Fly from Ontario International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)plane ONT - SJD
- Take the bus from San Jose Cabo Airport to 7 Crownbus
8h 38m$1,577–8,137Train, bus
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Playas Rosarito to La Pazbus
- Take the bus from La Paz Serdan to Cabo San Lucasbus
32h 3m$4,240–6,422Drive 1,705.2 km
- Drive from Riverside to Cabo San Lucascar 1,705.2 km
26h 55m$3,592–5,188Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)plane LAX - SJD
- Take the bus from San Jose Cabo Airport to 7 Crownbus
8h 28m$4,068–6,595Shuttle to Tijuana International Airport, fly, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Cross Border Express Bus Station
- Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)plane TIJ - SJD
- Take the bus from San Jose Cabo Airport to 7 Crownbus
9h 17m$1,926–4,734Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly, bus
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)plane SNA - SJD
- Take the bus from San Jose Cabo Airport to 7 Crownbus
9h 24m$1,672–7,887Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)plane SAN - SJD
- Take the bus from San Jose Cabo Airport to 7 Crownbus
10h 8m$6,100–8,217Train to Van Nuys Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Van Nuys Airport (VNY) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)plane VNY - SJD
- Take the bus from San Jose Cabo Airport to 7 Crownbus
10h 16m$1,883–8,925Bus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Tijuana Central, B.C.bus Lxus 2121
- Take the bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Cabo San Lucasbus
35h 3m$4,059–5,783Train, bus via Tecate
- Take the train from Corona - North Main to Santa Anatrain
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Central, B.C.bus
- Take the bus from Tecate to La Paz Serdanbus
- Take the bus from La Paz Serdan to Cabo San Lucasbus
38h 7m$3,279–6,633
Riverside to Cabo San Lucas by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Cabo San Lucas is to shuttle and fly and bus which costs $1900 - $4800 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Cabo San Lucas is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 28m and costs $4000 - $7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Cabo San Lucas. However, there are services departing from Vine St. Mobility Hub and arriving at Cabo San Lucas via San Bernardino and Tijuana Central Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 3m.
The distance between Riverside and Cabo San Lucas is 1539 km. The road distance is 1705.2 km.
The best way to get from Riverside to Cabo San Lucas without a car is to bus which takes 35h 3m and costs $4000 - $6000.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Riverside to Cabo San Lucas, including transfers.
Riverside to Cabo San Lucas bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from San Bernardino station.
Riverside to Cabo San Lucas bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Tijuana Central, B.C. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Cabo San Lucas is 1705 km. It takes approximately 26h 55m to drive from Riverside to Cabo San Lucas.
There are 782+ hotels available in Cabo San Lucas.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Cabo San Lucas via San Bernardino, San Bernardino, and Tijuana Central Bus Terminal in around 35h 3m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–8,000
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,600–8,000
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–6,500
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–6,500
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Los Cabos International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,400–7,500
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Los Cabos International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–8,000
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–5,500
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–6,500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,500–8,000
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,100–16,000
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,200–6,500
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Los Cabos International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,500–8,000
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $5,000–6,500
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,200–6,500
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $3,900–16,000
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $4,200–17,000
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $5,000–6,500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,100–9,500
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,100–6,000
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,200–6,000
- Website
- vivaaerobus.com
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $950–2,500
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $900–3,400
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport via Culiacan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $900–3,400
- Website
- eastcoastflight.com
Flights from Van Nuys Airport to Los Cabos International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,600–8,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,100–6,000
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $160–220
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $160–220
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Corona - North Main to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $900–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $900–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +52 624 128 3760
- Website
- Ruta del Desierto
Bus from San Jose Cabo Airport to 7 Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Schedules at
- Ruta del Desierto
Bus from San Jose Cabo Airport to 7 Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Schedules at
- Ruta del Desierto
Bus from San Jose Cabo Airport to 7 Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Schedules at
- Ruta del Desierto
Bus from San Jose Cabo Airport to 7 Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Schedules at
- Ruta del Desierto
Bus from San Jose Cabo Airport to 7 Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Schedules at
- Ruta del Desierto
Bus from San Jose Cabo Airport to 7 Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Schedules at
- Ruta del Desierto
- Phone
- +52 664 104 7400
- [email protected]
- Website
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Playas Rosarito to La Paz
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2,800–4,000
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Cabo San Lucas
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3,400–4,800
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- [email protected]
- Website
- autobusesaguila.com
Bus from La Paz Serdan to Cabo San Lucas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $290–500
- Schedules at
- autobusesaguila.com
- Book at
- autobusesaguila.com
Bus from Tecate to La Paz Serdan
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2,000–4,100
- Schedules at
- autobusesaguila.com
- Book at
- autobusesaguila.com
Bus from La Paz Serdan to Cabo San Lucas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $290–500
- Schedules at
- autobusesaguila.com
- Book at
- autobusesaguila.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Shuttle from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Cross Border Express Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–750
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from San Bernardino to Tijuana Central, B.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–950
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $650–950
Bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Central, B.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $600–850
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $600–850
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