Airports, Ferries & Ground Transportation — La Paz, Mexico
La Paz is served by its own international airport (LAP) with direct domestic connections and a nonstop to Los Angeles — and by two ferry lines at Pichilingue, Baja Ferries and TMC, one of Mexico's most important crossings between Baja California and the mainland. Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), about two hours south, has the widest choice of nonstop flights to the US and Canada. On the ground, Autobuses Águila's terminal on the Malecón has buses to Los Cabos and up the peninsula.
La Paz Airport
Aeropuerto Internacional Manuel Márquez de León
La Paz's international airport — nonstops to Mexico City, Tijuana, Guadalajara, Culiacán and more, plus Alaska Airlines to Los Angeles. About 13 km southwest of downtown, 20–30 minutes by taxi.
Los Cabos Airport
San José del Cabo · ~195 km south of La Paz
In Los Cabos, a 2–2½ hour drive from La Paz, but the closest airport with broad nonstop service to the US and Canada — 33 US cities, 11 in Canada, plus Frankfurt and Panama City.
Baja Ferries — La Paz
Terminal Pichilingue · ~20 km north of downtown
Ferry service from La Paz to Mazatlán (about 14 hours, overnight) and Topolobampo / Los Mochis (7–8 hours). Essential for overlanders, RV travelers, and anyone crossing to mainland Mexico with a vehicle.
TMC Ferry — La Paz
Transportación Marítima de California · Pichilingue
Cargo ferry to Mazatlán and Topolobampo, three sailings a week on each route. Fares are per vehicle with the driver included — an option for travelers crossing with a car, motorcycle or RV.
Águila Bus Terminal — Malecón
Terminal Turística Águila Malecón · Downtown La Paz
Downtown bus terminal on the Malecón, with buses to Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo and Los Cabos Airport, north up the peninsula to Loreto, Ensenada and Tijuana, and Playa Bus out to Balandra and Tecolote.
LAP vs. SJD — Which Airport?
| LAP — La Paz | SJD — Los Cabos | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | La Paz stays, Espíritu Santo, local exploration | Los Cabos resorts, broader international routes |
| Crowds | Smaller, quicker processing | Larger, busier — especially peak season |
| Processing time | Typically under 30 minutes | Longer during peak season |
| Getting to La Paz | $10–25 USD | ~195 km, 2–2½ hr by car · private transfer ~$100–200+ USD · shared shuttle ~$60 USD/person |
| International routes | Los Angeles (Alaska Airlines) | Many — 33 US cities, 11 in Canada, plus Frankfurt |
Bottom line: Fly into LAP if La Paz is your base — the time and cost savings vs. SJD are significant. Fly into SJD if you need broader international connections or are combining La Paz with a Los Cabos resort stay.
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