The distance between Mexico City and Monterrey is around 752km (467 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Mexico City 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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Take the bus to Los héroes then fly from Mexico City Santa Lucia Apt (NLU) to Monterrey (MTY).
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Take the bus to Monterrey.
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There are several options for getting from Mexico City to Monterrey by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$795 ($38) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,050 ($100).
The distance between Mexico City and Monterrey is around 752km (467 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 705km (438 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Mexico City and Monterrey by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mexico City to Monterrey is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx MX$2,050 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Mexico City and Monterrey, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$795 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Mexico City and Monterrey. We recommend that you take the bus to Los héroes then fly from Mexico City Santa Lucia Apt (NLU) to Monterrey (MTY). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mexico City and Monterrey. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Mexico City and Monterrey with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 14h 15m.
Futura Select, Omnibus de Mexico, Grupo Senda, Transportes Frontera and ETN run regular bus services between Mexico City and Monterrey. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mexico City to Monterrey. We recommend that you take the bus to Los héroes then fly from Mexico City Santa Lucia Apt (NLU) to Monterrey (MTY). instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Mexico City and Monterrey. The distance is around 905km (562 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mexico City to Monterrey is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around MX$2,050 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 35m | MX$2,050($100) | hourly | 752km (467 miles) |
Bus to San Martín, Fly | 4h 35m | MX$1,650($79) | hourly | 896km (557 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | MX$2,360($115) | hourly | 976km (607 miles) |
Bus to Monterrey + 3 similar | 11h 20m | MX$795($38) | once daily | 909km (565 miles) |
Bus | 11h 50m | MX$1,275($61) | every 3 hours | 899km (559 miles) |
Bus to Monterrey, Centro | 11h 50m | MX$1,570($75) | every 4 hours | 906km (563 miles) |
Bus to Monterrey | 14h 15m | MX$2,510($120) | 5 times a day | 914km (568 miles) |
Drive | 10h 10m | MX$1,590($76) | on demand | 905km (562 miles) |
Autobuses del Valle de Mexico
Estrella Roja
Transportes Frontera
Futura Select
Grupo Senda
Viva Aerobus
Volaris
Aeroméxico
The following major airports near Monterrey offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.