The distance between Guadalajara and Monterrey is around 782km (486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Guadalajara to Monterrey by bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Monterrey → Guadalajara if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Guadalajara (GDL) to Reynosa (REX) then take the bus to Monterrey.
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Take the bus to Monterrey.
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There are several options for getting from Guadalajara to Monterrey by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$625 ($30) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$1,925 ($90).
The distance between Guadalajara and Monterrey is around 782km (486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 637km (396 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Guadalajara and Monterrey by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Guadalajara to Monterrey is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx MX$1,925 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Guadalajara and Monterrey, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$625 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Guadalajara and Monterrey. We recommend that you fly from Guadalajara (GDL) to Reynosa (REX) then take the bus to Monterrey. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Guadalajara and Monterrey. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Guadalajara to Monterrey. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monterrey. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
Apolo Platinum, Futura Select, Omnibus de Mexico and ETN run regular bus services between Guadalajara and Monterrey. Buses run once a week and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guadalajara to Monterrey. We recommend that you take the bus to Aguascalientes then fly from Aguascalientes (AGU) to Monterrey (MTY). instead which will take 5h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Guadalajara and Monterrey. The distance is around 791km (492 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guadalajara to Monterrey is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around MX$2,655 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 45m | MX$1,925($90) | hourly | 1,058km (658 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 45m | MX$2,655($125) | once a week | 782km (486 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 11hrs | MX$625($30) | once a week | 806km (501 miles) |
Bus to Monterrey | 12h 15m | MX$1,130($54) | every 4 hours | 790km (491 miles) |
Bus to Monterrey Central | 12h 25m | MX$1,380($66) | every 20 mins | 793km (493 miles) |
Drive | 9h 35m | MX$1,400($67) | on demand | 791km (492 miles) |
Volaris
Viva Aerobus
TAR Aerolineas
Aeromar
Aeroméxico
Apolo Platinum
Autotransportes Guadalajara Talpa Mascota (ATM)
Transportes Frontera
Futura Select
ETN
The following major airports near Monterrey offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.