How to travel from Tijuana to Monterrey, Mexico

The distance between Tijuana and Monterrey is around 2,172km (1,349 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 24h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tijuana to Monterrey by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Culiacán then Torreon and then to Monterrey.

  • Duration24h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$4,390($210)
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Drive

Drive to Monterrey.

  • Duration24h 35m
  • Distance2,543km (1,580 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tijuana and Monterrey

There are several options for getting from Tijuana to Monterrey by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$3,115 ($150) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 24h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$4,455 ($215).

The distance between Tijuana and Monterrey is around 2,172km (1,349 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,784km (1,108 miles)

It takes around 24h 55m to get from Tijuana and Monterrey by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tijuana to Monterrey is to drive which takes around 24h 35m and will set you back approx MX$4,455 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Tijuana and Monterrey, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$3,115 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tijuana and Monterrey. We recommend that you drive to Monterrey. instead which will take 24h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tijuana and Monterrey. It typically takes around 24h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tijuana to Monterrey. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Ysidro, Culiacán and Torreon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 55m.

ACN Autobuses, ETN, Omnibus de Mexico, Futura Select, Grupo Senda, Autobuses Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa Mexico, Aguacaliente and Autobuses del Evora run regular bus services between Tijuana and Monterrey. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tijuana to Monterrey. We recommend that you take the bus to Culiacán then Torreon and then to Monterrey. instead which will take 24h 55m.

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 Tijuana and Monterrey. The distance is around 2,543km (1,580 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tijuana to Monterrey is to take the bus which takes, on average, 24h 55m and will usually cost around MX$4,390 ($210).

How do I get from Tijuana to Monterrey

Compare travel optionsbetween Tijuana and Monterrey

Transport options from Tijuana to Monterrey
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 3 similar
24h 55m
MX$4,390($210)
once daily2,820km (1,752 miles)
Bus via Santa Ana1 day 8h
MX$3,115($150)
4 times a day2,242km (1,393 miles)
Bus via Ciudad Jiménez1 day 9h
MX$3,765($180)
once daily2,172km (1,349 miles)
Bus via Santa Ana1 day 12h
MX$3,155($150)
once daily2,228km (1,385 miles)
Drive
24h 35m
MX$4,455($215)
on demand2,543km (1,580 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