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How to get fromSan Francisco to Baja California Surby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Baja California Sur by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)plane plane SFO - SJD
    6h 12m
    $4,489–39,288

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport

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    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)plane plane OAK - SJD
    8h
    $2,020–9,217

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to La Paz Malecónbus bus
    42h 22m
    $3,670–7,251

  4. Drive 2,224.3 km

    1. Drive from San Francisco to La Pazcar car 2,224.3 km
    32h 20m
    $4,277–6,178

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Loreto International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Loreto International Airport (LTO)plane plane SFO - LTO
    5h 18m
    $2,187–8,973

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Cabos International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)plane plane SJC - SJD
    7h 9m
    $2,024–8,819

  7. Bus via Tecate

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus bus 894
    3. Take the bus from Tecate to La Paz Serdanbus bus
    43h 9m
    $3,432–6,986

San Francisco to Baja California Sur by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration42h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,670Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,047 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Baja California Sur, Mexico?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to La Paz Serdan via San Ysidro Bus Terminal, Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano, Tijuana Central Bus Terminal, and La Paz Malecón in around 42h 22m.

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