How to travel from Monterrey to Mexico City, Mexico

The distance between Monterrey and Mexico City is around 746km (464 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Monterrey to Mexico City by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Mexico City (MEX).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,465($70)
Operated by

Viva Aerobus

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1 similiar route

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Tula.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$730($35)
Operated by

Omnibus de Mexico

3 similiar routes

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car
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Drive

Drive to Mexico City.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance909km (565 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Monterrey and Mexico City

There are several options for getting from Monterrey to Mexico City by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$730 ($35) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$1,465 ($70).

The distance between Monterrey and Mexico City is around 746km (464 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 705km (438 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Monterrey and Mexico City by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Monterrey to Mexico City is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx MX$1,465 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Monterrey and Mexico City, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$730 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Monterrey and Mexico City. We recommend that you fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Mexico City (MEX). instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Monterrey and Mexico City. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Monterrey and Mexico City with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 14h 15m.

Omnibus de Mexico, Futura Select, Grupo Senda, Transportes Frontera and ETN run regular bus services between Monterrey and Mexico City. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Monterrey and Mexico City. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and arrive at Mexico City (MEX). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Monterrey and Mexico City with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

Viva Aerobus, Volaris and Aeroméxico fly between Monterrey and Mexico City. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and and arrive into Mexico City (MEX). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Monterrey to Mexico City typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and and arrive into Mexico City (MEX).

The closest major airport to Mexico City is Mexico City International Airport (MEX) (MEX) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Mexico City. Toluca International Airport (TLC) (TLC) and Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC) (PBC) 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 Monterrey and Mexico City. The distance is around 909km (565 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 Monterrey to Mexico City is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around MX$1,465 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Monterrey and Mexico City

Transport options from Monterrey to Mexico City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3hrs
MX$1,465($70)
hourly746km (464 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 25m
MX$2,885($140)
hourly754km (469 miles)
Bus + 3 similar
11hrs
MX$730($35)
once daily901km (560 miles)
Bus to Mexico City North11h 55m
MX$1,275($61)
every 3 hours916km (569 miles)
Bus to Mexico Central Norte12h 30m
MX$1,590($76)
every 4 hours929km (577 miles)
Bus to Querétaro14h 15m
MX$2,510($120)
5 times a day914km (568 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
MX$1,610($77)
on demand909km (565 miles)

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Airports near Mexico City

The following major airports near Mexico City offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.

MEX
Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Mexico City
TLC
Toluca International Airport (TLC)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Mexico City
PBC
Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Mexico City