How to travel from Monterrey to Isla Mujeres, Mexico
The distance between Monterrey and Isla Mujeres is around 1,517km (943 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 5hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Monterrey to Isla Mujeres by plane, bus, ferry, helicopter and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isla Mujeres → Monterrey if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Bus and Ferry
Fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa Tortugas then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costMX$2,615($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Villahermosa and then to Cancún then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costMX$1,735($83)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Punta Sam then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costMX$4,410($210)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Monterrey and Isla Mujeres
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Monterrey to Isla Mujeres by plane, bus, ferry, helicopter and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around MX$1,735 ($83) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,615 ($125).
The distance between Monterrey and Isla Mujeres is around 1,517km (943 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,470km (914 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Monterrey and Isla Mujeres by plane, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Monterrey to Isla Mujeres is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx MX$2,615 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Monterrey and Isla Mujeres is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MX$1,735 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Monterrey and Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa Tortugas then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Monterrey and Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa Tortugas then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Monterrey to Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa Tortugas then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Isla Mujeres is Cancún International Airport (CUN) (CUN) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Isla Mujeres. Cozumel International Airport (CZM) (CZM) and Mérida International Airport (MID) (MID) 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 Monterrey to Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa Tortugas then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Monterrey to Isla Mujeres is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around MX$2,615 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Monterrey and Isla Mujeres
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 5hrs | MX$2,615($125) | every 4 hours | 1,517km (943 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 6h 60m | MX$2,445($115) | every 4 hours | 1,555km (966 miles) |
| Plane, Helicopter, Bus and Ferry | 6hrs | MX$13,650($655) | every 4 hours | 1,596km (992 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 10h | MX$1,735($83) | once daily | 2,383km (1,480 miles) |
| Bus to Coatzacoalcos, ferry | 1 day 12h | MX$2,655($125) | once daily | 2,370km (1,472 miles) |
| Bus to Mexico City North, ferry | 1 day 15h | MX$3,740($180) | twice daily | 2,599km (1,615 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 5h | MX$4,410($210) | every 20 mins | 2,292km (1,424 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Monterrey and Isla Mujeres
Bus companies
Autocar Cancún
Turicun
Transportes Frontera
Turistab
Tours Acosta
Airlines
Viva Aerobus
Volaris
United Airlines
American Airlines
Ferry operators
Ultramar Ferry
helicopters
Holbox Collection
Airports near Isla Mujeres
The following major airports near Isla Mujeres offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Isla Mujeres
Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
- Distance
- 83km (51 miles) from Isla Mujeres
Mérida International Airport (MID)
- Distance
- 306km (190 miles) from Isla Mujeres