Todos Santos is the bohemian Pueblo Mágico on the Pacific coast, 75 km (47 miles) northwest of Cabo San Lucas and 110 km from SJD. The drive from the airport is 70-95 minutes via Highway 19 — longer than any other Cabos destination, but the colonial town, surf breaks, art galleries, and Hotel California make it a frequent day-trip or quieter alternative stay. Pricing depends on group size and time of day; contact us for an exact quote.
How long is the transfer from SJD to Todos Santos?
Todos Santos is the longest transfer in our service area — 110 km from SJD (about 68 miles), with two route options. The faster route runs via Highway 19 along the Pacific coast for about 81 km from SJD. The scenic route through Cabo San Lucas (Highway 1 south then Highway 19 north) is 5-10 km longer but goes through downtown Cabo if you want a stop. Most of our Todos Santos arrivals are 70-95 minutes door-to-door.
| Route | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Direct via Highway 19 | 81 km / 50 mi | 70-85 min |
| Scenic via Cabo San Lucas | 110 km / 68 mi | 85-100 min |
| With photo stop at Lover's Beach | 110 km + stop | 110-125 min |
What does a Todos Santos transfer cost?
Pricing for Todos Santos depends on group size and one-way vs round-trip. Because the drive is over an hour and not all our pricing tiers cover this route, we quote it case-by-case via WhatsApp. For reference, a private van one-way typically runs in the $200-280 USD range; a Sprinter for larger groups runs $300-400. All quotes are all-inclusive — vehicle, driver, taxes, tolls, bottled water, child seats. No tip required.
Popular hotels and stops in Todos Santos
- Hotel California — the iconic mid-century hotel and bar
- Guaycura Boutique Hotel — colonial-style boutique with rooftop ocean view
- Posada La Poza — adults-only beachfront, just south of town
- Hotel Casa Tota — Centro hotel in a restored hacienda
- Pavilion Coastal Hotel — Cerritos Beach, surf-side villas
- Centro Histórico galleries + Plaza Pública — walking the colonial core
- Playa Cerritos — main swimmable + surfable beach, 10 min south
Why Todos Santos is different
Todos Santos is a working town, not a resort enclave. Stays are in restored colonial buildings or surfer-friendly bungalows; dinner is in family-run restaurants; the beach is shared with locals and the surfboard crowd. If you want all-inclusive resort logistics, this is the wrong fit. If you want Mexico beyond the corridor — galleries, surf breaks, a slower clock — it is exactly the right fit.
Late-night and early morning Todos Santos arrivals
For 5-7 AM Todos Santos departures, plan to leave 2.5-3 hours before scheduled flight time: 75-90 minutes drive + 60 minutes for SJD security + buffer. The pre-dawn Highway 19 drive is quiet and uneventful. We confirm pickup time 24 hours before departure via WhatsApp.
