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Los Cabos International Airport to Los Cabos — Transport Guide 2026

Los Cabos (SJD) is 40 km east of Cabo San Lucas + 15 km from San José del Cabo. Uber banned inside airport — use authorized shuttle, rental car, or private transfer.

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Last updated: 2026-07

Last verified: September 2026·By AirConnect Editorial·Fact-checked against Los Cabos International Airport authority + local transit operators + on-the-ground reports
Cheapest
Cabo Shuttle shared (~$20-30 pp)
Fastest
Taxi to San José (~15 min)

Every transport option compared

Cabo Shuttle (shared)

shuttle · Best for: Best value shared
Cost
$20-30 pp
Time
45-90 min
Frequency
On-demand
Pre-book online. Multiple stops.

Authorized airport taxi

taxi · Best for: Direct + fixed rate
Cost
$60-100 to Cabo San Lucas / $30-50 to San José
Time
45-60 min / 15-25 min
Frequency
On-demand
Buy voucher at kiosk in arrivals. Expensive but reliable.

Private transfer (Cabo Wabo etc)

shuttle · Best for: Groups + luxury
Cost
$70-150
Time
45-60 min / 15-25 min
Frequency
Pre-arranged
Book online — often includes meet-and-greet.

Rental car

car rental · Best for: Baja exploration
Cost
$40-70/day
Time
45-60 min / 15-25 min
Frequency
On-demand
Book direct with major rental companies. Avoid third-party kiosks pushing extras.

Scam warning

Ignore timeshare touts inside the terminal aggressively offering "free rides." They will attempt a hard sell for hours before releasing you.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Los Cabos (SJD)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Los Cabos International Airport from Los Cabos?
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is 15 km from Los Cabos city centre.
What is the cheapest way from SJD to Los Cabos?
Cabo Shuttle shared (~$20-30 pp)
What is the fastest way from SJD to Los Cabos?
Taxi to San José (~15 min)