How to travel from Guadalajara to Monterrey, Mexico

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.

6 routes found

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.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Guadalajara (GDL) to Reynosa (REX) then take the bus to Monterrey.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,925($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Monterrey.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    MX$625($30)
Operated by

Apolo Platinum

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Monterrey.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance791km (492 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guadalajara and Monterrey

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Guadalajara to Monterrey

Compare travel optionsbetween Guadalajara and Monterrey

Transport options from Guadalajara to Monterrey
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5h 45m
MX$1,925($90)
hourly1,058km (658 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 45m
MX$2,655($125)
once a week782km (486 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
11hrs
MX$625($30)
once a week806km (501 miles)
Bus to Monterrey12h 15m
MX$1,130($54)
every 4 hours790km (491 miles)
Bus to Monterrey Central12h 25m
MX$1,380($66)
every 20 mins793km (493 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
MX$1,400($67)
on demand791km (492 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