City in Baja California Sur, Mexico
Getting around Cabo San Lucas
How to get around Cabo San Lucas
Downtown and the marina are walkable, but beaches and resorts are spread out. Uber and taxis fill the gaps; buses are cheap but slow.
Ways to get around Cabo San Lucas
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Local buses | About 15–25 MXN | Cabo to San José along Highway 1; limited at night |
| Uber | About 150–300 MXN for 5 km | Works downtown; some pickup friction with taxis |
| Water taxi to the Arch | About 200–400 MXN round trip | From the marina; haggle and compare boats |
| Taxi | Zone fares, 150–500 MXN | Unmetered; agree the price first |
Ride-hailing apps in Cabo San Lucas
A 5 km ride costs about MX$150–300 ($8.2–16.5).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Works in town; restricted at airport and some hotels |
- Taxis are costly and unmetered; confirm the fare. Shuttles from SJD are cheaper than taxis.
Arriving in Cabo San Lucas
Los Cabos International (SJD)
About 45 min north; shuttle 300–500 MXN per person, taxi 1,000–1,600 MXN; Uber works but pickup spots are restricted.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentable at 500–900 MXN a day; ATV and scooter crashes are common and helmets are needed.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid. Mexican liability insurance is required; a foreign-plated car beyond the border zone needs an import permit.
- Onward travel in Mexico: First-class buses (ADO, ETN, Primera Plus) are comfortable and the usual way between cities. Budget airlines cover long hops cheaply; the Tren Maya links Yucatán Peninsula towns.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Cabo San Lucas?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber.
What's the best way to get around Cabo San Lucas?
Downtown and the marina are walkable, but beaches and resorts are spread out. Uber and taxis fill the gaps; buses are cheap but slow.
How do I get from the airport to Cabo San Lucas?
About 45 min north; shuttle 300–500 MXN per person, taxi 1,000–1,600 MXN; Uber works but pickup spots are restricted.
Is Cabo San Lucas walkable?
You'll need transport.
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