How to travel from Monterrey to Sayulita, Mexico

The distance between Monterrey and Sayulita is around 844km (525 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Monterrey to Sayulita by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) then take the bus to Sayulita.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,340($64)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Tepic and then to Sayulita.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,085($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Sayulita Festival.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Distance1,124km (698 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Monterrey and Sayulita

There are several options for getting from Monterrey to Sayulita by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,085 ($52) and will take around 15h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$1,340 ($64).

The distance between Monterrey and Sayulita is around 844km (525 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 748km (465 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Monterrey and Sayulita by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Monterrey to Sayulita is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx MX$1,340 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Monterrey and Sayulita, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,085 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Monterrey and Sayulita. We recommend that you fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) then take the bus to Sayulita. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Monterrey and Sayulita. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Monterrey to Sayulita. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tepic and Sayulita. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 10m.

Omnibus de Mexico, Pacífico and Futura Select run regular bus services between Monterrey and Sayulita. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Monterrey to Sayulita. We recommend that you fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) then take the bus to Sayulita. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Sayulita is Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) (PVR) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Sayulita. Amado Nervo International Airport (TPQ) (TPQ) and Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO) (ZLO) 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 Sayulita. The distance is around 1,124km (698 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Monterrey to Sayulita is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around MX$1,340 ($64).

How do I get from Monterrey to Sayulita

Compare travel optionsbetween Monterrey and Sayulita

Transport options from Monterrey to Sayulita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
3h 25m
MX$1,340($64)
hourly844km (525 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 10m
MX$1,085($52)
once daily1,383km (859 miles)
Bus via Tepic16h 35m
MX$1,840($88)
once daily1,222km (759 miles)
Drive
13h 45m
MX$1,965($95)
on demand1,124km (698 miles)

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Airports near Sayulita

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

PVR
Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Sayulita
TPQ
Amado Nervo International Airport (TPQ)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Sayulita
ZLO
Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO)
International Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Sayulita