7+ Best Cabo Airport Transfers (From $18 p.p.)
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So you’ve booked your vacation to Los Cabos. And you’re already picturing the sun, sea, margaritas and fun activities this Mexican resort area offers!
Now it’s time to figure out your Cabo airport transfers.
What’s the best way to get from the Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to your hotel or resort? What’s the cheapest?
As frequent travelers to Cabo, we’ve tried nearly every way to get from the airport to our accommodations.
Here, we share the best-value private and shared Los Cabos airport shuttle services we’ve used and found, as well as seven companies we recommend.
We also cover taxis, Uber and the public bus – including which options are cheapest and which make the most sense for different travelers.
Note: The prices shown below are in U.S. dollars.
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Best Cabo airport transportation options (at a glance)
Ways to get to your hotel
- BUS | Cheapest → The Ruta del Desierto costs 110 pesos (about $6.10) p.p. But it’s slow and inconvenient.
- UBER | Possible for the return trip → You can take Uber to the airport, but not from it. From Cabo San Lucas, it costs about $50 to $55. (We don’t use Uber to SJD, though, as drivers sometimes face hassles on the way.)😟
- TAXI | Pricey → Expect to pay $90 to $115 between the airport and Cabo San Lucas.
- CAR RENTAL | Best for exploring → See our guide to renting a car in Cabo. We’ve used Discover Cars to compare rates.
- SHARED SHUTTLE | Great value for 1 or 2 → You may wait up to 30 or 40 minutes at the airport and make several hotel stops.
- PRIVATE TRANSFER | Best for 3 or more → It’s the quickest VIP option. Cold beer and drinks are usually included.🍹
Our top picks
- 1 OR 2 PEOPLE → $43.08 p.p. round-trip shared shuttle to and from Cabo San Lucas (or $18 p.p. one way from the airport)
- UP TO 5 PEOPLE → $180 round-trip private transfer to and from Cabo San Lucas (or $98 one way)
- LARGE GROUPS (UP TO 16) → $179.80 one-way private transfer to Cabo San Lucas
Pssst! See tons of comments and questions from readers at the end of this post.
Contents: Cheapest plus best Cabo airport transfers
7 Best airport shuttles and transfers
Shared shuttles vs. private transfers
Different zones = different prices
Other airport transportation options:
Best airport transfers in Cabo
Lots of companies offer airport transportation in Los Cabos. The transfers below are the best we’ve found for price, strong traveler reviews and easy booking.
Most can be booked through Viator, a TripAdvisor company.
We use Viator all the time for tours and transfers. They’re great when you don’t feel comfortable giving your credit card details to an unfamiliar company. Viator also offers a lowest price guarantee, along with free cancellation up to 24 hours beforehand and a “book now, pay later” option.
We also share direct-booking options when they’re better.
About the rates below: Unless noted, these rates are for airport transfers to and from Cabo San Lucas, which is farther from the airport – and generally costs more – than San Jose del Cabo.
Best shared airport shuttles
1) Best round-trip shared shuttle
For one or two travelers, we like this round-trip shuttle to Cabo San Lucas with Epic Los Cabos:
- Price – $43.08 to Cabo San Lucas and back to the airport
- Vehicle – Air-conditioned minivan
- Airport wait – Maximum usually 30 minutes (could be 45 minutes at peak times)
- Number of stops – Up to 4
- Rating – Viator “Badge of Excellence” (for highly-rated experiences)
We’ve used Epic Los Cabos for private transfers and found their service excellent. (See #1 – Epic Los Cabos below.)
Why book round trip? Your airport transportation is sorted before you even arrive. It can also be difficult to book a separate shared shuttle from your hotel back to the airport.
👉 Book this round-trip shared shuttle to Cabo San Lucas
2) Cheapest one-way shared shuttle from the airport
Gray Line Los Cabos is our pick for a one-way shared airport shuttle:
- San Jose del Cabo – $14.40 USD p.p.
- Tourist Corridor – $16.20 USD p.p.
- Cabo San Lucas – $18 USD p.p.
Shuttles depart the airport about every 30 minutes between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
We’ve used Gray Line too. It was no-frills, but everything went smoothly and we didn’t wait long before leaving the airport.
See our experience under #7 – Gray Line Los Cabos below.
Why book one way from the airport? Sometimes that’s all you want – or all you can book. At certain hotels (like Club Cascadas de Baja), you can take a shared shuttle from the airport, but not a return shuttle back. Or perhaps you plan to squeeze the most out of your last day and want a private transfer back to the airport.
Best private airport transfers
3) Best round-trip private transfer (up to 5)
For couples, families or small groups, this private round-trip transfer with Cabo Airport Shuttle is hard to beat.
- Price – $180 round trip for up to 5 passengers
- Vehicle – Luxury SUV
- Perks – Complimentary alcoholic drinks
- Grocery stop – Add a 30-minute stop for $35
- Rating – More than 2,000 5-star reviews
We’ve used this company too and found the service easy, comfortable and seamless – no hanging around at the airport waiting for our ride! (See #3 – Cabo Airport Shuttle below.)
Book directly and the round-trip rate is slightly lower at $170.
👉 Book this round-trip private transfer (up to 5) to Cabo San lucas
4) Best round-trip private transfer (up to 9)
Traveling with a bigger group? This private round-trip transfer (with Spanky’s) is especially good value when you fill the vehicle:
- Price – $185 round trip for up to 9 passengers
- Rating – Recommended by 95% of Viator travelers
Spanky’s is new to us, so we haven’t used them ourselves. But the reviews are great. And for a group of nine, the price is a steal – just over $20 p.p. round trip (50% less than a shared shuttle).
👉 Book this round-trip private transfer (up to 9) to Cabo San Lucas
5) Cheapest one-way private transfer (up to 5)
For a simple private ride from SJD, this one-way airport transfer with Legacy Transportation Los Cabos is among the cheapest out there:
- Price – $70 for up to 5 passengers
- Vehicle – Private minivan
- Pacific-side and Diamante-area resorts – $30 extra
Fill the minivan with 5 passengers and it works out to $14 p.p. – faster and less than a shared shuttle.
👉 Book this one-way private transfer (up to 5) to Cabo San Lucas
6) Highly-rated one-way private transfer (up to 5)
Another well-priced option is this private airport transfer with Estevez Transfers:
- Price – $98 one way for up to 5 passengers
- Perks – Complimentary alcoholic drinks
- Rating – 4.9/5 based on 580+ reviews
Reviewers particularly praise the prompt service, with drivers waiting for you when you emerge from the airport – rather than the other way around.
👉 Book this one-way private transfer (up to 5) to Cabo San Lucas
7) Best one-way private transfer for large groups (up to 16)
Got a whole crew traveling together? All Ways Cabo Transportation accommodates groups of up to 16 passengers:
- Price – $155 one way for up to 16 passengers plus 16% tax = $179.80
- Perks – Complimentary beer and water
- Rating – 5/5 on TripAdvisor (4,350+ reviews)
All Ways has built up a strong following. Reviewers praise the punctual drivers, friendly service and clean air-conditioned vehicles – exactly what you want after flying into Cabo.
And if you fill the vehicle, the price is just over $11 p.p. for a private airport ride.
See more in #5 – All Ways Cabo Transportation below.
👉 Book this one-way private transfer (up to 16) to Cabo San Lucas
Shared shuttles vs. private transfers
Shared shuttles
Shared shuttles (sometimes called “semi-private transportation”) typically use a 10-person van shared with other travelers.
What to expect:
- Airport wait – You may wait up to 30 or 40 minutes for other passengers.
- Hotel stops – The shuttle usually makes several stops (usually a maximum of four). Your hotel could be first – or last.
- Best for – One or two travelers looking to keep costs down.
- How you’re charged – Rates are p.p.
Private transfers
With a private transfer, the vehicle is exclusively for you and your traveling companions.
What to expect:
- No waiting and no other stops – You’re chauffeured straight to your hotel, meaning you can be sipping margaritas on the beach within an hour after landing in Mexico!
- Best for – Families, groups or anyone wanting the quickest, most comfortable airport transfer. Little luxuries typically include cold drinks (often alcoholic) and refreshing towels.
- How you’re charged – Rates are per vehicle, not per person.
When it pays to go private
For 3 people, a private transfer starts to cost just a little more on a per-person basis than a shared shuttle.
With 4 or more, a private transfer often makes more sense.
Airport transfer prices depend on where you’re staying
Transfer companies generally divide Los Cabos into different pricing zones. The farther your hotel is from SJD, the more you’ll usually pay.
- San Jose del Cabo – Closest to the airport; includes the town and nearby beach resorts like Cabo Azul and Hyatt Ziva.
- Puerto Los Cabos – About 5 to 10 minutes east of San Jose del Cabo; includes Hotel El Ganzo and Marriott Los Cabos.
- Tourist Corridor – The 20-mile stretch between San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas; includes luxury beachfront hotels (like The Cape, a Thompson Hotel), all-inclusive digs (like Grand Velas Los Cabos) and adults-only resorts (like Marquis Los Cabos).
- Cabo San Lucas – Downtown Cabo and Medano Beach resorts like Pueblo Bonito Rose.
- Pacific Side – Resorts on the Pacific Side of Cabo San Lucas, such as Playa Grande and Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach.
- Diamante – Farther north on the Pacific Side; includes Nobu Hotel and the Hard Rock Hotel.
Note: We use “Cabo” and “Los Cabos” interchangeably in this guide to mean the whole Los Cabos resort area.
Can you book your airport transfers last minute?
How late you can book depends on the type of transfer:
- Airport to hotel – Shared shuttles can often be booked at the last minute, even the day you arrive, if seats are available.
- Hotel to airport – A one-way shared shuttle back to the airport has to be booked at least 72 hours in advance. (Leave it too late, and you’ll be looking at a private transfer, taxi or Uber back.)
- Private transfers – Booking deadlines vary by company, usually requiring 24 hours’ notice.
Tip: If you’re taking a shared shuttle, it’s easiest to book round-trip airport transportation from the start.
Other Los Cabos airport transportation options
Taking a taxi
You can take a taxi from or to the airport but, gulp, airport taxi fares are comparatively steep.
From the airport to Cabo San Lucas, expect to pay roughly $90 to $115 one way for an official airport taxi.
For a couple, that’s more than twice the cost of a shared airport shuttle. Even some private transfers for up to five people cost less.
You also can’t simply hail a taxi outside the terminal. Airport pickups must be arranged through an authorized transportation counter at the airport.
Bottom line? We prefer a pre-booked shared shuttle or private airport transfer – you know the price in advance and your ride is sorted before you land.
Cabo airport bus: Ruta del Desierto
Yes, a public bus runs between the airport, San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas – and at 110 pesos (about $6.10) p.p., it’s by far the cheapest airport transportation option.
We’ve ridden Cabo’s public buses many times (for example, to go snorkeling at Santa Maria Beach), though not specifically the bus to or from SJD.
Here’s what to know:
- Terminal 2 (international) bus stop – Head upstairs to Departures, exit the terminal and turn right. The bus stop is along the curb toward the far end of the building.
- Terminal 1 (domestic) bus stop – It’s right outside the terminal.
- Travel time – Allow about 60 to 75 minutes between the airport and Cabo San Lucas. Going to the airport, we’d budget 90 minutes to be safe.
- Comfort – It’s basic but usually air-conditioned and reasonably comfortable (if you get a seat).
- Stops – There are several along the way.
Using Uber for airport transportation
Uber to Cabo Airport
You can take an Uber to the international airport and be dropped off at your departure terminal.
The cost is roughly $50 to $55 for an UberX from Cabo San Lucas to the airport – about half the cost of a taxi.
We don’t personally use Uber for airport runs, however, as drivers can sometimes face hassles on the way.
Uber from Cabo Airport
The situation is different when you arrive in Cabo:
- No authorized Uber pickups at SJD – Uber drivers are not allowed to pick up passengers from the airport.
- You may hear about a workaround – Some travelers walk off airport property and arrange to meet an Uber elsewhere. We wouldn’t rely on this, especially with luggage after a flight.
- Use an authorized option instead – Book a private transfer or shared shuttle. Or take an airport taxi or the bus.
7 Airport transfer companies we recommend
We’ve personally booked with six of the seven companies below.
The exception is All Ways Cabo Transportation. We haven’t used them yet, but they consistently earn excellent traveler reviews.
1) Epic Los Cabos
With more than 20 years in business, Epic Los Cabos offers both shared and private airport transfers.
After we arrived, we quickly met our young Epic greeter – smartly dressed in his burgundy company shirt – at the pickup spot outside the airport terminal.
He immediately took charge of our luggage and escorted us to our vehicle for our transfer, which was smooth and easy.
Other travelers are happy with Epic Los Cabos too. It has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,740+ TripAdvisor reviews, with travelers complimenting the friendly drivers, clean vehicles and reliable service.
Good to know
If traveling solo or as a couple, their round-trip shuttle service to Cabo San Lucas at $43.08 is the best-value round-trip option we’ve found.
Sample shared and private transfer rates
- San Jose del Cabo – $39 p.p. round trip shared; $233 round trip private transfer for up to 5
- Cabo San Lucas – $43.08 p.p. round trip for a shared shuttle; $311 round trip private for up to 5
- Diamante – $61 p.p. round trip shared; $388 round trip private for up to 5
2) Cabo Transfers
Kick off your travel sandals, sit back and enjoy the ride! We’ve used Cabo Transfers several times for both shared and private transportation.
When traveling as a couple, we usually book their shared shuttle – and we’ve never had to wait long.
On our latest trip with them, our wait was just 10 minutes. A couple of times, we’ve even been the only passengers, essentially getting a private ride for the shared-shuttle price!
Their stated wait time can be 30 to 40 minutes, however, and the shuttle may stop at up to three hotels before yours.
For private transfers, vehicles range from Suburbans and Expeditions (up to 6 passengers), Toyota Hiace vans (up to 10 passengers) and Ford Transits (up to 16 passengers).
Good to know
- Grocery stop – Add a one-hour supermarket stop to a private transfer for $40. (Maybe stock up on your favorite Mexican fruit – limes! – for those all-important tequila drinks.)
- Other transfers – They offer hotel-to-hotel and dinner transportation too. We once used them to transfer from the Grand Velas Los Cabos to another resort.
Sample shared and private transfer rates
- San Jose del Cabo – $18 p.p. one way shared
- Cabo San Lucas – $22 p.p. one way shared; $255 round trip private for up to 5
- Diamante – $359 round trip private for up to 5
Round-trip shared-shuttle fares are generally double the one-way price.
3) Cabo Airport Shuttle
Specializing in private airport transfers, Cabo Airport Shuttle is another excellent service we’ve used.
Our driver was very pleasant, the vehicle was spotless and the black Escalade we rode in looked brand new.
Good to know
- Quick airport pickups – The company uses radios to contact drivers, rather than relying solely on airport WiFi or cell service (which can be spotty) to try and offer the fastest airport transportation in Cabo.
- Drinks are included – Complimentary chilled beer and bottled water await in a cooler.
- Helpful drivers – Customers report that after accidentally leaving their phone or wallet in the vehicle, the driver quickly brought it to them at their hotel.
- Easy booking – Book online, by phone or email. We’ve found them very prompt in responding.
Sample private transfer rates
- San Jose del Cabo – $130 round trip for up to 5
- Cabo San Lucas – $170 round trip for up to 5
- Diamante – $190 round trip for up to 5
4) TransCabo
One of the first companies to drive guests around in the area, TransCabo offers a premium transfer service for both shared shuttles (max. 10 people) and private transfers.
They’re a regular TripAdvisor “Travellers’ Choice Award” winner each year (including for 2026), meaning they consistently rank among the top 10% of listings on TripAdvisor.
They operate a fleet of 50+ recent-model Escalades, Suburbans, vans and full-size coaches. At the airport, their representatives are easy to spot in their bright orange shirts.
Good to know
- Infant car seats – They cost $5 each way. Reserve ahead as supplies are limited.
- Wheelchair-accessible transfers – Private transfer vehicles with wheelchair lifts are available.
- Lower shared-shuttle rates – Booking your shared airport shuttle through Cabo San Lucas Tours (which uses TransCabo) can reduce the price.
Sample rates
- San Jose del Cabo – $20 p.p. one way shared; $120 one way private for up to 6
- Cabo San Lucas – $26 p.p. one way shared; $140 one way private for up to 6
- Diamante – $34 p.p. one way shared; $170 one way private for up to 6
4) All Ways Cabo Transportation
In business since 2013, All Ways Cabo Transportation offers private transfers only.
We haven’t personally used them yet. But they get excellent reviews on TripAdvisor – including plenty from repeat customers who praise their punctual drivers, friendly service and clean vehicles.
Vehicles range from Suburbans and Cadillac Escalades to vans, limousines and 16-passenger Sprinters.
Good to know
- Cold beer and water – Always included … (Oh, bad pun!)
- More than airport transfers – You can hire a private bilingual driver for day trips from Cabo San Lucas like Los Barriles or Todos Santos.
- Pay in cash and save – Pay your driver in U.S. dollars and you avoid the 16% tax charged on online payments.
Sample private transfer rates
- San Jose del Cabo – $104.40 one way for up to 5
- Cabo San Lucas – $127.60 one way for up to 5; $179.80 one way for up to 16
- Diamante – $145 one way for up to 5
6) Cielito Lindo
Cielito Lindo is a small family-run company offering private transfers.
They’ve been in the Cabo transportation biz for almost 20 years. They’re not the cheapest, but they’ve built a loyal following of repeat customers who appreciate their personalized service.
When we used Cielito Lindo, our vehicle was meticulously clean, with welcome bottles of cold water waiting for us.
Good to know
The company also offers services such as villa grocery stocking (avocados for guac and your favorite Mexican dishes, perhaps?), private sightseeing trips and evening transportation.
Sample private transfer rates
- San Jose del Cabo – $79.50 one way for 1 or 2; $115 for up to 10
- Cabo San Lucas – $84.50 one way for 1 or 2; $130 for up to 10
- Diamante – $90 one way for 1 or 2; $140 for up to 10
Round-trip rates are double the one-way fares.
You can see all their rates here.
7) Gray Line Los Cabos
Gray Line Los Cabos is part of the international Gray Line transportation and tour provider and have operated in Cabo since 2002.
We booked a one-way Cabo San Lucas airport shuttle with them through Viator.
Outside the terminal, we initially had trouble spotting their reps in the crowd. Another greeter pointed us toward the Gray Line team in their lime green, blue and white shirts.
After checking in, we waited about 20 minutes to leave.
Three other couples shared our clean newer-looking A/C van, which had working seatbelts. There were four hotel stops – ours was last, adding about 20 minutes to the ride.
Good to know
- Basic but perfectly adequate ride – Don’t expect complimentary drinks or a VIP experience. But our driver was friendly, drove safely and got us where we wanted to go.
- Very affordable – This is where Gray Line shines. Fares for their shared one-way Cabo San Lucas airport transfers ($18 p.p.) are tough to top.
Sample shared shuttle rates
- San Jose del Cabo – $14.40 p.p. one-way; $36 p.p. round-trip
- Cabo San Lucas – $18 p.p. one-way; $50 p.p. round-trip
- Diamante – $38.50 p.p. round-trip
Meet your driver outside the airport
Exit the international Terminal 2, cross the road and you’ll see two outdoor bars to your left and a row of numbered awnings on the right for airport transportation.
Head to the awning number your transfer company gave you. Look for a greeter or rep holding the company sign for your transfer. They’ll phone or radio your driver to come around and pick you up.
Beware the sales people selling timeshares!
After you’ve collected your baggage at the Los Cabos airport, you pass by a slew of timeshare vendors before you exit.
Don’t get waylaid by them – unless you want a free taxi ride (and a tour or other incentive) in exchange for giving up a half-day of your precious vacation time to attend a timeshare presentation in Cabo.
Our advice? Keep walking.
Your transfer company’s greeter will be outside the terminal.
If you’re not interested in timeshares, simply say “no, thank you” and continue straight through the doors.
Once outside, find your greeter – and you’ll soon be on your way to your Cabo hotel.
Do you have a favorite Los Cabos airport transfer company?
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We’ve used Cabo San Lucas Tours for airport shuttles the last 4 times we’ve gone to Cabo San Lucas and never had a problem.
After going outside the airport, we just have a drink while waiting for the shuttle. After all, we are on vacation, so there is no rush. Since we stay at the Royal Decameron, we are usually the first stop.
We’re going again in Sept. and already booked them. You can’t beat the rate.
Good to know! Thanks for sharing :-). And have a good trip in September!
You can never get too much information when it comes to traveling. This is great information! Thanks for the reviews and links.
We’re going with AllWays for an August 2023 trip.
We always like lots of information too, so we can make (hopefully!) better decisions for us :-).
What is the cab cost from San Jose del Cabo to Cabo San Lucas? We have a group of 12 staying in San Jose, but would like to do a few days in Cabo.
Also, do you have any clue on the bus cost from San Jose to Cabo and the time to get there?
Thanks!
Hi Ben,
You’re probably looking at about $60 to $70 USD for a cab from San Jose del Cabo to Cabo San Lucas.
As for the bus, it’s 40 Mexican pesos (just under $2.50 USD) p.p. and it takes about 40 minutes, depending on how many stops there are.
Hope this helps :-).
Too much information here.
I take Gray Line (reserve online) to and from my Cabo condo (or hotel). It costs $15 each person, one way to San Jose del Cabo, from the airport.
Yes, sometimes shorter is sweeter :-).
So we’ve made the Gray Line option more clear, right at the beginning of this post.
Just an FYI: The first private transport you have listed no longer does grocery stops. Apparently the government doesn’t allow it anymore, so I assume the others would all be the same.
Anyway, helpful article!!
Thanks, Tracy, for letting us know :-). We’ll check that out…
Saw this on your FB post and thought I’d give it a read. Good details, well written.
Awww, thanks, sweet of you to take the time to comment :-).
Thanks for this blog article, it was really really helpful! This will be our first time in Cabo. We had a mix up with our hotel reservation, so we needed an affordable shuttle (going one way) and picked TransCabo for our morning flight tomorrow.
Hi Sarah,
Glad we could help! And have a fabulous time in Cabo :-)
Great info.
Your taxi prices are airport to downtown, however. We are only going about 25 km to Casa del Mar. Should be cheaper, right?
We were going to get a rental for $350/week instead.
However, maybe taxi to hotel, then Uber from there for downtown and golf courses. Do golf courses provide pickup?
Thanks for the info.
Ahhh… You’re staying at a lovely place in Los Cabos! Casa del Mar is on the Tourist Corridor, but closer to San Jose del Cabo, so yes, the taxi will be a little cheaper from the airport than to Cabo San Lucas.
Once at your resort, you be may successful with Uber to go to San Jose or Cabo towns, but it’s tricky (you may have to meet the Uber driver out on the street, not at the resort’s lobby entrance).
You’d have to check with the golf courses directly to see if they offer pick-up; because of the strong taxi union, we doubt it, but ??
$350 a week for a rental car is a good price in the current circumstances, BTW. You may know there’s a serious rental car shortage all over the place as a result of the pandemic. Agencies got rid of their cars, and now they can’t buy new ones as car parts are lacking. In Hawaii, for example, you can’t get a rental car for love or money! So you might want to get the car, which gives you the freedom to come and go as you wish (especially if you think you’ll be out and about a lot), saves you any potential hassles with Uber and is a fixed cost.
But if you’re only leaving the resort once or twice during the week, taxis could be cheaper. And of course, you can try Uber, and if that doesn’t work well for you, revert to taxis, but know they are expensive.
Hope this helps! And have a wonderful holiday!
Amazing! I know nothing about traveling through Mexico, what a wonderful-looking place to explore. Thanks for the information about traveling from the Cabo airport.
There’s lots to love about Mexico — lots to see and do :-)
Thank you so much for the information. I booked cheap transportation thanks to your post. Thank you also for the info about the bus, we will be using that also. …wish there was a post about affordable things to do there ?
So glad you found the information here helpful!
Yes, Cabo is an upscale holiday destination. But there are actually lots of free and affordable activities in Cabo! For example, check out our posts on the following:
~ Snorkeling at Santa Maria Beach – you can take the bus there and snorkel for free
~ 12 Best Beaches in Cabo San Lucas – the beaches are free :-)
~ Art and Wine at Art Walk – it’s free on Thursday evenings in winter
Have a great Cabo holiday!
Recently with the COVID situation we been looking for private transportation in Los cabos. We found Cabo Shuttle has very good rates in addition to being quite careful with their units and we as their clients.
Wonderful post. Thank you Janice and George. Good tips, great info and hyperlinks to boot. Our first trip to Cabo is coming up in a couple of weeks in Feb 2020. Bumping into your webpage will prove useful!
Thanks for letting us know you find our Cabo airport tips useful. It’s always nice to hear from readers, especially kind words :-).
Be sure to also check out our complete Los Cabos Travel Guide — packed with links to where to stay, best beaches, bargaining tips and more…
I think the best deal to get to your destination from Cabo airport to Cabo San Lucas is offered by a company named Cape Transfers, Google them, the shuttle is $18 and the private for up to 4 is only $65, it was the best deal we found on the internet, you can thank me later ;)
Hi,
Do you know if I can catch that same bus from Cabo San Lucas back to the airport? And if so, are there bus stops to do that from?
Yes, that Ruta del Desierto bus goes both ways between Cabo San Lucas and the airport, via San Jose del Cabo.
In Cabo, the bus stop is in front of the Puerto Paraiso mall. So you can take the bus from there to the airport :-).
It seems like quite a few folk are interested in taking the public bus, so we’ll expand this section and add additional information so hopefully it’s clearer – thanks for writing in…
Great tips. There are so many providers at the airport and when you get through immigration it’s a madhouse. Why not give your readers the option to book with the airport taxi services?
We do actually discuss taking a taxi – under the heading of “Other Los Cabos Airport Transportation Options.” We just think that a taxi is unnecessarily expensive and that there are better alternatives. That’s why we wrote this post :-).
You forget about luxury options for transportation in cabo, for example Cabo Limousines is an excellent choice for luxury at a good rate ;)
Another great company that has been in Cabo for a loooong time is Cape Transfers. it was formaly known as Cape Travel, they offer great cabo airport transportation options, for example their shuttle to cabo san lucas service is only 18 dollars, pretty good if you ask me, by the way uber is available now in cabo but unfortunatley they cannot pick passangers up from the airport due to mexican law :S
Thanks for pointing out two other Cabo transportation options! It’s always good to have healthy competition for services :-).
Thank you so much for this information regarding the airport transportation in Cabo San Luca. Really useful and helpful…
Do the local buses still pick up in the airport? And do they drop off at Costco?
We confess – we’ve never tried taking the local bus from the airport. But the public bus does run to and from the airport. If you’re searching for information, Google “Ruta del Desierto.” TripAdvisor also has a 2019 comment and question/answer thread on the Ruta del Desierto, which you might find helpful too.
The first time I arrived at SJD airport, I read it only picked up at Terminal 1. However, I later learned it also picks up at Terminal 2 on the upper level. I have boarded it there many times, as recently as early May 2019. Don’t walk to Terminal 1. Just go upstairs, out the doors, and stand about 100 feet down the sidewalk to the right. In about 10-15 minutes, the bus will pull up and for only about 80 pesos, you’ll have a nice ride into Cabo San Lucas.
Super fantastic to know from someone who has taken the local bus recently! Thanks for letting us know :-). We’ll add this information to the main content of our post.
We travel every year to Cabo and All Ways is the best Cabo transportation company for us. Ranked #1 company in Los Cabos by Tripadvisor
Thanks for sharing another good transportation service!
The only thing, we believe, is that this company just does group transport, i.e., the cost is for a 6-person vehicle. So if you’re traveling as a couple, it’s more expensive than a group shuttle with the other transportation companies we recommend.
Not sure about Allways, I believe they are artificially there, I know Transcabo and CaboTransfers for long and they gained their ranking with reputation and history. Allways one day appeared there and I have read a couple of weird reviews about them.
Although, the transportation companies make it easier for you to transfer from the airport (San José del Cabo) to your hotel, mainly located in Cabo San Lucas, there are many other companies that help you a lot with the service, one of my favorite and that apart from those already mentioned, is Cabo San Lucas Transportation.
Without a doubt in the city of the capes, you can find very good options in transportation
Thanks for sharing :-)
Me and my family had traveled to Cabo a couple times, we visited Los cabos in November this year and we use Uber at downtown area, they are now available you only have to use the app!! It was a great experience since we didn’t have look for a cab, sadly they were not able to pick up us at airport. We contact Cabo Airport Private Transportation for arrival and departure. they were good, nice cars and low rates
Hi Jhon,
Thanks for sharing the news about Uber in Cabo. Yes, as of October, they’ve just started to operate (but we hear they sometimes don’t have a lot of drivers on the road). We’ll update our post to reflect the arrival of Uber :-).
Thanks again for taking the time to comment!
What’s the best way to get around once in Cabo? We would be traveling from Pueblo Bonito Pacifica to places like Flora Farms, El Farallon, etc.
If you want to do some exploring, your best bet is to rent a car. Taking a taxi from Pueblo Bonito Pacifica to Flora Farms and back, for example, will set you back almost the same cost as a car rental for a few days. Book early, and you should get a decent rate. Have fun on your trip!
What helpful information! Walking through those timeshare vendors can be daunting! Absolutely good advice to have a transportation arrangement in mind.
In other cities (e.g., in Europe or Canada), it’s so common to take a taxi from the airport to your hotel. And prices can be reasonable. Repeat visitors to Los Cabos figure out the transportation options pretty quickly!
What’s your opinion on renting a car in Los Cabos? It will just be my fiancé and I on our honeymoon and we’d like to spend some of our trip out sight seeing. Thanks!
A car will be a big help if you want to go snorkeling, for example, at Santa Maria Beach before the tour boats arrive (See: ) or to visit Todos Santos (the artsy town).
You might even want to drive up to La Paz — maybe to swim with the whale sharks there?
On a Thursday evening, you can head into San Jose del Cabo for the free ArtWalk — that’s a fun event!
So, yes, renting a car is a great idea for all of this :-). Enjoy your honeymoon! You’ll have a wonderful time :-).
Some great tips, I’ve never been but it’s definitely on the list! :-)
There are lots of luxury resorts to tempt you :-).