How to travel from San Miguel de Allende to Monterrey, Mexico

The distance between San Miguel de Allende and Monterrey is around 626km (389 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from San Miguel de Allende to Monterrey by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MonterreySan Miguel de Allende if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to San Luis Potosí then fly from San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Monterrey (MTY).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    MX$3,135($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to San Luis Potosí and then to Monterrey.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$545($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Monterrey.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance679km (422 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Miguel de Allende and Monterrey

There are several options for getting from San Miguel de Allende to Monterrey by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$545 ($26) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$3,135 ($150).

The distance between San Miguel de Allende and Monterrey is around 626km (389 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 532km (330 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from San Miguel de Allende and Monterrey by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Miguel de Allende to Monterrey is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx MX$3,135 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between San Miguel de Allende and Monterrey, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$545 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Miguel de Allende and Monterrey. We recommend that you take the bus to San Luis Potosí then fly from San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Monterrey (MTY). instead which will take 5h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Miguel de Allende and Monterrey. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between San Miguel de Allende and Monterrey with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 15m.

Autobuses Anáhuac, Futura Select, Transportes Frontera, Estrella Blanca and Omnibus de Mexico run regular bus services between San Miguel de Allende and Monterrey. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Miguel de Allende to Monterrey. We recommend that you take the bus to San Luis Potosí then fly from San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Monterrey (MTY). instead which will take 5h 10m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from San Miguel de Allende and Monterrey. The distance is around 679km (422 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Miguel de Allende to Monterrey is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around MX$545 ($26).

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Transport options from San Miguel de Allende to Monterrey
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
5h 10m
MX$3,135($150)
once daily626km (389 miles)
Bus to León, plane6h 40m
MX$3,095($150)
5 times a day799km (496 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
6h 35m
MX$545($26)
once daily733km (456 miles)
Bus to Monterrey9hrs
MX$565($27)
once daily681km (423 miles)
Bus to Monterrey9h 15m
MX$730($35)
once daily679km (422 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
MX$1,190($57)
on demand679km (422 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