Day trip from Cabo San Lucas to San José del Cabo
San José del Cabo lies 28 km (17 mi) north-east of Cabo San Lucas, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 28 km (17 mi) apart, San José del Cabo is a realistic day trip from Cabo San Lucas: about 27 min each way by road.
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| Cabo San Lucas | San José del Cabo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 202,694 | 136,285 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) |
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Common questions
How far is San José del Cabo from Cabo San Lucas?
28 km (17 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cabo San Lucas; by road roughly 34 km (21 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cabo San Lucas to San José del Cabo by road?
About 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo?
No, both are on America/Mazatlan at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.