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How to get fromCabo San Lucas to San Diegoby plane, bus, car or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Cabo San Lucas to San Diego by plane, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSJD - SAN
    5h 36m
    $565–2,448

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cabo San Lucas to Tijuana Central Bus TerminalbusSan José del Cabo
    26h 14m
    $136–277

  3. Drive 977.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cabo San Lucas to San Diegocar977.3 mi
    24h 41m
    $179–258

  4. Fly to Tijuana International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)planeSJD - TIJ
    2. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
    6h 54m
    $188–363

  5. Bus via Santa Anita

    1. Take the bus from Cabo San Lucas to La Salinabus
    2. Take the bus from La Salina to Tijuanabus
    34h 14m
    $141–297

Cabo San Lucas to San Diego by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and San Diego, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Autobuses ABC operates a bus from Cabo San Lucas to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $160–240 and the journey takes 25h 20m. Autobuses Águila also services this route once daily.

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