Driving from Los Angeles to San José del Cabo
San José del Cabo lies 1,479 km (919 mi) south-east of Los Angeles, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 3 min without stops, over roughly 1,804 km (1,121 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Los Angeles | San José del Cabo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 3.8 million | 136,285 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) |
What changes when you arrive in San José del Cabo
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Los Angeles to San José del Cabo
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Staying in San José del Cabo
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Common questions
How far is San José del Cabo from Los Angeles?
1,479 km (919 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Los Angeles; by road roughly 1,804 km (1,121 mi).
How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to San José del Cabo by car?
About 20 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Los Angeles and San José del Cabo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in San José del Cabo?
The Peso (MXN).
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.