vandenberg - 5-30-2009 at 03:44 PM
Go get'm, ain't THAT far.
Bajahowodd - 5-30-2009 at 04:18 PM
Geez. Thought I'd be the hero and be able to find websites for you. Seems neither ABC nor Aguila have dedicated websites, according to Google, anyway.
What I can tell you is that SJD remains a remote airport, with no local accomodations or a bus terminal. As far as I can tell, your friend will have
to take a taxi to the San Jose bus terminal. The good news is that service is relatively frequent. And maybe you should scold your firend for not
arranging a flight to La Paz to begin with.
Bajahowodd - 5-30-2009 at 05:27 PM
Bottom line is that your friend needs to take a taxi from SJD to the bus station in San Jose. Once there, she will be subject to the vagaries of the
schedule. But, I am certain she will make it home.
gnukid - 5-30-2009 at 08:03 PM
There are many options from SJD airport: Be careful you don't get misdirected. Aguila connects from the nearby SJD bus station to Cabo, Todos Santos
and La Paz.
1) Do not get on a time share tour! Be very careful with your bags.
2) Walk to the carretera 1km and wait for the bus north or south. Skip the transfer. est $200mn
3) Get a ride on a group shuttle heading north with other people -best from the carretera . est $300mn pesos
4) Take a luxury bus Exejutivo direct SJC to La Paz for a few dollars more. Good option AC/Movie. est $350mn pesos
www.abc.com.mx
I forgot to mention the buses will let you off at various spots in La Paz, you can depart near Soriana, el centro or go all the way to La Paz'
beautiful bus station on the Malecon!
[Edited on 5-31-2009 by gnukid]
gnukid - 5-31-2009 at 04:27 AM
That late?
So to catch a bus you must use one of three options take a taxi or shuttle to the SJD bus station-this can cost $120mn or take a taxi or walk or
hitchhike to the carretera 1km in front of the airport and wait at the bus stop.
I prefer to go directly to the bus stop in front of the airport since the trip to SJD is a few more minutes and more $ and I might miss a bus in the
process. But its no fun for a visitor to arrive late and wait alone in the night at the bus station hoping the last bus will come. Better check the
schedule with these guys and perhaps post the schedule if you find it. They should go every hour leaving at least until about 8pm?
If your friend arrives after 8pm that isn't so great they would need a private shuttle. Another method is to ask around among passengers on your
flight at baggage claim if anyone is gong to La Paz and offer to share costs for a ride. Usually there is someone going by private car.
Reminder: don't forget your luggage when getting on and off the bus
Here are some contact numbers for Aguila and the other buses
Autotransportes Aguilas
Phone: La Paz: (612) 122-7898 | Phone: Cabo San Lucas: (624) 143-50-20.
Autotransportes La Paz
Phone: La Paz: 612 122-2157 | Cell Phone: Cabo San Lucas: (624)175-2479.
Ejecutivo
Phone Number in Cabo: From US: 011-52-(624)-143-50-20
[Edited on 5-31-2009 by gnukid]
rhintransit - 6-1-2009 at 06:41 AM
yes, Virginia, there IS a collectivo from the airport to the San Jose bus station. it costs about 150-160 pesos and even stops at the driver's
cousin's liquor store for 1 buck beers (4 at airport)! takes about 15-20 minutes.
the regular bus...Aqualar I think...is about 140 pesos to La Paz. I've no idea about the schedule. just go.
you buy your ticket for the collectivo at the very last stand inside the airport before you exit. you will be surrounded by taxi drivers, etc, trying
to point you to the cab booths but keep saying, no, collectivo, and they will point you the way if you insist.
bueno suerte.
gnukid - 6-1-2009 at 06:49 AM
This is wh yI would never take the bus to SJD only to turn around and come back north. Its more expensive, takes more time and in that precious time
you might miss the bus delaying your trip. Take a taxi directly out of the airport over the cloverleaf north and get out there at the bus stop! You'll
catch the very next bus for sure and save time.money.
gnukid - 6-1-2009 at 07:17 AM
yes, one station.
Recently, a friend got pulled onto a bus to go to SJD but it was a time share scam! He not only lost hours but he lost his bags too! Another went to
the SJD station to transfer from the airport, but they got on the slow bus going the long way which stops every stop to complete circumnavigation
through Cabo to Todos to arrive in La Paz 5 hours later. Argh.