Hi
I need to book two adult tickets on Aereo Calafia, one way from Loreto Baja to San Jose del Cabo. I have visited the AC site several times and as of
yesterday there is still nothing available. I was told they do not list flights very far in advance. Can anyone tell me a safe, secure way to book
this airline and has anyone else experienced this booking problem. If we can't fly then we would bus which would show us a lot of the country side
but will take a good 9 hours that we would like to save. Thanks Janicebajajudy - 4-4-2013 at 11:33 AM
Since I dont know your dates, I couldnt actually book a flight but this is where I would start. I also THINK that there are more flights into San
Lucas http://www.aereocalafia.com.mx/inicio/Loretana - 4-4-2013 at 11:39 AM
bcguys....
You can call them at their ground operations office in CSL at
(01152)-624-143-4302 at least that's how you call from the US......
I see you are in BC, but you probably know how to call a Mexican phone number from Canada
The prefix I put in parenthesis is from the US, the rest is their Mex number
They can book your flight and they do speak English
[Edited on 4-4-2013 by Loretana]bcguys - 4-4-2013 at 02:49 PM
We are staying in loreto for a week and would like to fly out Saturday May 25, one way to San Jose del Cabobajajudy - 4-4-2013 at 05:38 PM
From what I see on the above website
There are only flights to San Lucas and available only on May 23
1651mn is the price per personrhintransit - 4-4-2013 at 06:17 PM
there is an office in Loreto, near the main police station.
I have bought tickets there, however, do not expect to pay the 'on-line' price, it's higher if they need to issue a ticket.
I have also tried to buy a ticket on line, only to find that they never processed the request, nor charged the credit card, nor held the reservation.
fortunately I could find no confirmation of the sale and had someone contact the local office before the day of the flight. when told there was no
record of my reservation/purchase, the friend tried to buy a ticket for me, but the flight was sold out.
grain of salt...
All this good advise and I would have just said--have yur insurance paid
Baja Bernie - 4-5-2013 at 07:53 AM
bcguys - 4-5-2013 at 09:05 AM
Thankyou for all the good advice. I have heard from someone that booked by using their telephone number and everything worked out okay. Having said
that, I hear you loud and clear rhintransit and BB about insurance and things not working out. Is there any other way to get to Cabo that would take
less time? I am assume their higher end bus would still make a lot of stops. Janicevandenberg - 4-5-2013 at 10:50 AM
Have you thought of a one way car rental.
With the air fare pricing, it would still be way cheaper.Alm - 4-5-2013 at 02:28 PM
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Originally posted by bcguys
If we can't fly then we would bus which would show us a lot of the country side but will take a good 9 hours that we would like to save.
It won't show you "a lot of the country". You will see a few desert areas with tall cacti trees like in Western movies, and this is it. The highway
mostly is inland, nothing to see, and places at bus stops are dusty, dull and boring. Past La Paz the coast is so densely developed that it is
depressing, and again nothing to look at, from the road. There is - should be - a night bus that will save you some vacation daytime, but then you'll
be sleepy next day so you won't gain anything. I only take night buses in Baja when flight schedule leaves me no other choice.
My preference would be taking a regular daytime ABC/Aguilla bus rather than flying.
"High end bus"? ABC and Aguilla (appear to be in competition or collaboration in this area) are using normal Volvo airconditioned rigs, some are
better, some are worse, but typically there is more leg room than in Greyhound bus or economy plane cabin. I guess, by Mexican standards it can be
called a high end bus. There is no "low end bus" on this route anyway. They do make stops, from 10 to 40 minutes, not very often, just enough for you
want to stretch your legs, go to a normal washroom or grab some snack if you have to. Every 1.5-2 hours or so. In the past they were making at least
one long stop on 9-12 hours route for drivers lunch/breakfast/supper when they could sit at the table in a restaurant, but it seems they changed the
regulations. Now the buses are not flying like crazy, but don't make a long meal stop either.
[Edited on 4-5-2013 by Alm]bcguys - 4-6-2013 at 09:05 AM
Thanks Alm for all the info on the buses, this really tells us a lot.bajajudy - 4-6-2013 at 12:08 PM
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Originally posted by vandenberg
Have you thought of a one way car rental.
With the air fare pricing, it would still be way cheaper.
I agree with this. It is about 7 hours from Loreto to San Jose.
[Edited on 4-6-2013 by bajajudy]Alm - 4-6-2013 at 02:44 PM
Not clear what your travel plans are. If you just need to get to Cabo to fly out, and don't need anything in Cabo, I would consider a night bus. If
comfort is more important than time or money, consider daytime bus + hotel. Night bus will arrive to Cabo early in the morning and you will have -
probably - a lot of time to kill in the airport. Check with the Loreto cashier, the departure times change once in a while.
To me, taking a bus on such a distance looks the easiest option. For one person Baja bus is cheaper and same fast, if not faster, than driving your
own car. Every time I'm having difficulties explaining to fellow snowbirds why I don't want to catch a ride with one of them driving North when I'm
flying out of San Diego. It takes 2 days and 2 hotels to drive from Mulege to Tijuana, while the bus gets me there overnight for $110 while I'm
snoozing in a recliner. Taking a bus to Cabo is easier yet.
For 2 people - can't say, maybe rental car would be a little cheaper than a bus, though definitely more tiresome for a driver. 7 hours is a lot of
drive. With inevitable stops it will be more like 8 hours, I think.bcguys - 4-6-2013 at 03:11 PM
Sorry I am confusing you. We are staying in Loreto for a week (flying in with Alaska) then we are going Cabo San Lucas for another week. After that
week we fly out of Cabo to home. We wanted to travel quickly so we do not lose much time in Cabo. The plane though the most exspensive would be the
best choice (if there are flights). Travel through the night on a bus is a good idea but we will not be able to get into our place till the late
afternoon. We are considering the rental of a car but it would have to be a lot faster then a bus to make it worth while. thanks again JaniceAlm - 4-6-2013 at 04:59 PM
By car it won't be a lot faster. As I recall, bus from Loreto to Cabo takes 8 hours, not 9, though this could've changed since I traveled. Watch the
"chauffeurs" (drivers) during those stops, there are no displays or announcements of any kind. The driver might say "veinte minutos" or not say
anything. If they go for a quick coffee and taco, their "veinte" translates "as long as it takes to have a snack", normally 30-40 minutes...vandenberg - 4-6-2013 at 06:39 PM
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Originally posted by Alm
By car it won't be a lot faster.
Car would be way faster than the bus. Loreto to Cabo, roughly 350 miles, with most of the road in excellent condition, with the stretch from La Paz to
Cabo like a freeway. Easily done in 6 hours.Alm - 4-6-2013 at 08:09 PM
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Originally posted by vandenberg
Car would be way faster than the bus. Loreto to Cabo, roughly 350 miles, with most of the road in excellent condition, with the stretch from La Paz to
Cabo like a freeway. Easily done in 6 hours.
Driving 6 hours without stopping, at any speed and road condition, is not something that I would call "easy". Also, covering 350 miles in 6 hours
requires average speed 94 km/hour. There are people on this road doing 120 in 80 km/hr zone most of the time, and passing over the center line a few
hundred meters before sharp turn. No, thanks. This is my life.
