How to travel from Cabo San Lucas to Monterrey, Mexico

The distance between Cabo San Lucas and Monterrey is around 1,144km (711 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cabo San Lucas to Monterrey by bus, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Monterrey (MTY).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,885($140)
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Drive

Drive to Monterrey.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Distance3,819km (2,373 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cabo San Lucas and Monterrey

There are several options for getting from Cabo San Lucas to Monterrey by bus, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around MX$2,490 ($120) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,885 ($140).

The distance between Cabo San Lucas and Monterrey is around 1,144km (711 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,021km (635 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Cabo San Lucas and Monterrey by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 22h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cabo San Lucas to Monterrey is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx MX$2,885 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Cabo San Lucas and Monterrey, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MX$2,490 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cabo San Lucas and Monterrey. We recommend that you take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Monterrey (MTY). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cabo San Lucas and Monterrey. We recommend that you take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Monterrey (MTY). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cabo San Lucas to Monterrey. We recommend that you take the bus to San Jose Cabo Airport then fly from San Jose Cabo (SJD) to Monterrey (MTY). instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Monterrey is Monterrey International Airport (MTY) (MTY) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Monterrey. Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD) (NLD) and General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) (REX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cabo San Lucas and Monterrey. The distance is around 3,819km (2,373 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 22h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cabo San Lucas to Monterrey is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around MX$2,885 ($140).

How do I get from Cabo San Lucas to Monterrey

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Transport options from Cabo San Lucas to Monterrey
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 45m
MX$2,885($140)
hourly1,144km (711 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
1 day 22h
MX$6,690($320)
on demand3,819km (2,373 miles)
Bus and Ferry1 day 4h
MX$2,490($120)
3 times a week1,478km (918 miles)

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Airports near Monterrey

The following major airports near Monterrey offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.

MTY
Monterrey International Airport (MTY)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Monterrey
NLD
Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD)
International Airport
Distance
210km (130 miles) from Monterrey
REX
General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX)
International Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Monterrey