How to travel from Isla Holbox to Monterrey, Mexico

The distance between Isla Holbox and Monterrey is around 2,259km (1,404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to jump in a helicopter and then take the bus which takes around 1 day 2h.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Isla Holbox to Monterrey by helicopter and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Helicopter and Bus

Jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Villahermosa Airport then take the bus to Cárdenas and then to Monterrey.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$100,530($4,810)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Tulum then Acayucan and then to Monterrey.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,715($82)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isla Holbox and Monterrey

There are several options for getting from Isla Holbox to Monterrey by helicopter and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,715 ($82) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can jump in a helicopter and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 1 day 2h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$100,530 ($4,810).

The distance between Isla Holbox and Monterrey is around 2,259km (1,404 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,399km (869 miles)

It takes around 1 day 2h to get from Isla Holbox and Monterrey by helicopter and bus.

The quickest way to get from Isla Holbox to Monterrey is to jump in a helicopter and then take the bus which takes around 1 day 2h and will set you back approx MX$100,530 ($4,810).

The cheapest way to travel between Isla Holbox and Monterrey is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,715 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Isla Holbox and Monterrey. We recommend that you jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Villahermosa Airport then take the bus to Cárdenas and then to Monterrey. instead which will take 1 day 2h.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Isla Holbox and Monterrey. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Isla Holbox to Monterrey. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chiquilá, Tulum and Acayucan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

ADO, Turismo y Excursiones Alianza and Tours Acosta run regular bus services between Isla Holbox and Monterrey. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isla Holbox to Monterrey. We recommend that you jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Villahermosa Airport then take the bus to Cárdenas and then to Monterrey. instead which will take 1 day 2h.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isla Holbox to Monterrey. We recommend that you jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Villahermosa Airport then take the bus to Cárdenas and then to Monterrey. instead which will take 1 day 2h.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isla Holbox to Monterrey is to jump in a helicopter and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 2h and will usually cost around MX$100,530 ($4,810).

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Transport options from Isla Holbox to Monterrey
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Helicopter and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 2h
MX$100,530($4,810)
once daily2,259km (1,404 miles)
Helicopter to Playa del Carmen, bus1 day 13h
MX$29,705($1,420)
once daily2,446km (1,520 miles)
Bus
1 day 10h
MX$1,715($82)
once daily2,676km (1,663 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