Costa Palmilla is the most established luxury enclave on the Tourist Corridor — home to One&Only Palmilla, Chileno Bay, Four Seasons Cabo Del Sol, Montage, Grand Velas, and Las Ventanas al Paraíso. A private SJD transfer is 20-30 minutes door-to-door. One-way pricing starts at $95 USD for a private van, all-inclusive with flight tracking and child seats.
How long is the transfer from SJD to Costa Palmilla?
Costa Palmilla resorts are mid-corridor, all reached via short turn-offs from Highway 1 between the airport and Cabo San Lucas. From SJD, the drive is 20-30 minutes depending on the specific resort — One&Only Palmilla being closer to San José, Four Seasons Cabo Del Sol slightly further down the corridor.
| Destination | Distance | Average drive time |
|---|---|---|
| One&Only Palmilla | 27 km / 17 mi | 20-25 min |
| Las Ventanas al Paraíso | 24 km | 20-25 min |
| Chileno Bay Resort & Residences | 30 km | 22-28 min |
| Montage Los Cabos (Santa Maria Bay) | 32 km | 22-30 min |
| Four Seasons Cabo Del Sol | 38 km / 24 mi | 28-35 min |
| Grand Velas Los Cabos | 32 km | 25-30 min |
What does a Costa Palmilla transfer cost?
Costa Palmilla prices at our premium-corridor tier — between Tourist Corridor standard and Cabo San Lucas. All pricing is all-inclusive: vehicle, driver, taxes, tolls, bottled water, child seats. No tip required.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Best for | One-way USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Van | Up to 8 pax | Couples, families, small groups | $95 |
| VIP Suburban | Up to 6 pax | Premium comfort, leather interior | $100 |
| Mercedes Sprinter | Up to 18 pax | Large groups, weddings, events | $150 |
Popular hotels in Costa Palmilla
- One&Only Palmilla — the original luxury Los Cabos resort, since 1956
- Las Ventanas al Paraíso, a Rosewood Resort — beachfront ultra-luxury, since 1997
- Chileno Bay Resort & Residences (Auberge) — protected swimmable cove
- Montage Los Cabos — Santa Maria Bay, marine-protected swim cove
- Grand Velas Los Cabos — all-inclusive luxury beachfront
- Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Cabo Del Sol — corridor newcomer (2019)
Why the Costa Palmilla zone is the swimmable beach side
Los Cabos has very few naturally swimmable beaches — most of the coast has strong undertow or rocky entry. Costa Palmilla's coves (Palmilla Bay, Chileno Bay, Santa Maria Bay) are the exceptions: protected, calm, and lifeguarded at the resorts. If you are bringing kids or non-swimmers and want beach time, this zone is the safest choice in Los Cabos. Chileno Bay specifically is one of only two officially designated Blue Flag swim beaches in the area.
Late-night and early morning arrivals
For 5-7 AM Costa Palmilla departures, plan to leave 2 hours before scheduled flight time: 25-35 minutes drive + 60 minutes for SJD security + buffer. We confirm pickup time 24 hours before departure via WhatsApp.
