Day trip from San José del Cabo to Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas lies 28 km (17 mi) south-west of San José del Cabo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 28 km (17 mi) apart, Cabo San Lucas is a realistic day trip from San José del Cabo: about 27 min each way by road.
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| San José del Cabo | Cabo San Lucas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 136,285 | 202,694 |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) |
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Common questions
How far is Cabo San Lucas from San José del Cabo?
28 km (17 mi) in a straight line, south-west of San José del Cabo; by road roughly 34 km (21 mi).
How long does it take to get from San José del Cabo to Cabo San Lucas by road?
About 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas?
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.