How to travel from Guanajuato to Monterrey, Mexico

The distance between Guanajuato and Monterrey is around 661km (411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Guanajuato to Monterrey by taxi, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MonterreyGuanajuato if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to Monterrey (MTY).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,865($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Monterrey.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$525($25)
Operated by

Omnibus de Mexico

2 similiar routes

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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to San Miguel then take the bus to Monterrey.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,760($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Monterrey.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Distance679km (422 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guanajuato and Monterrey

There are several options for getting from Guanajuato to Monterrey by taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$525 ($25) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,865 ($135).

The distance between Guanajuato and Monterrey is around 661km (411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 526km (327 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Guanajuato and Monterrey by taxi and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Guanajuato to Monterrey is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx MX$2,865 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Guanajuato and Monterrey, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$525 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Guanajuato and Monterrey. We recommend that you take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to Monterrey (MTY). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Guanajuato and Monterrey. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Guanajuato and Monterrey with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 11h 15m.

Omnibus de Mexico, Unebus, ETN, Primera Plus, Futura Select, Chihuahuenses and Autobuses Anáhuac run regular bus services between Guanajuato and Monterrey. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guanajuato to Monterrey. We recommend that you take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to Monterrey (MTY). instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Guanajuato and Monterrey. The distance is around 679km (422 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guanajuato to Monterrey is to take a taxi and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around MX$2,760 ($130).

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Transport options from Guanajuato to Monterrey
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
4h 20m
MX$2,865($135)
every 4 hours661km (411 miles)
Bus to León, plane5h 10m
MX$2,885($140)
hourly735km (456 miles)
Bus to León, plane6h 35m
MX$3,490($165)
4 times a day681km (423 miles)
Bus to Guadalajara, Fly7h 10m
MX$2,130($100)
once daily977km (607 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
8h 45m
MX$525($25)
once daily694km (431 miles)
Bus via León10h 20m
MX$1,275($61)
every 4 hours760km (472 miles)
Bus to Monterrey11h 15m
MX$545($26)
every 20 mins672km (418 miles)
Taxi and Bus
6h 15m
MX$2,760($130)
every 4 hours682km (423 miles)
Drive
8h 5m
MX$1,190($57)
on demand679km (422 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