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.
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 Monterrey → Tijuana if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Culiacán then Torreon and then to Monterrey.
Multiple bus operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
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.
There is no train service that runs between Tijuana and Monterrey. We recommend that you drive to Monterrey. instead which will take 24h 35m.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus + 3 similar | 24h 55m | MX$4,390($210) | once daily | 2,820km (1,752 miles) |
Bus via Santa Ana | 1 day 8h | MX$3,115($150) | 4 times a day | 2,242km (1,393 miles) |
Bus via Ciudad Jiménez | 1 day 9h | MX$3,765($180) | once daily | 2,172km (1,349 miles) |
Bus via Santa Ana | 1 day 12h | MX$3,155($150) | once daily | 2,228km (1,385 miles) |
Drive | 24h 35m | MX$4,455($215) | on demand | 2,543km (1,580 miles) |
ETN
Futura Select
Grupo Senda
Autobuses Elite
Chihuahuenses
Volaris
Viva Aerobus
The following major airports near Monterrey offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.