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How to get fromLos Cabos to San Diegoby plane, bus, car or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Cabos 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
    2h 56m
    $494–2,267

  2. Fly to Tijuana International Airport, tram

    cheapest
    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
    5h 15m
    $97–292

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San José del Cabo to Tijuana Central Bus TerminalbusSan José del Cabo
    2. Take the bus from Otay Mesa Transit Center to Broadway & 4th Avbus225
    28h 39m
    $164–316

  4. Drive 976.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Cabos to San Diegocar976.4 mi
    25h 2m
    $179–258

  5. Bus via La Paz

    1. Take the bus from Caduaño to La Paz Malecónbus
    2. Take the bus from La Paz Malecón to Tecatebus
    3. Take the bus from Sr 188 & Tecate Mart to El Cajon Transit Centerbus894
    34h 26m
    $149–311

Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico and San Diego, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Los Cabos to Broadway & 4th Av via Santa Anita, San José del Cabo, Tijuana Central Bus Terminal, and Otay Mesa Transit Center in around 28h 39m.

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