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There are 9 ways to get from California to Monterrey by tram, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Tram to Tijuana International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane TIJ - MTY
    7h 50m
    $1,159–5,154

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus La
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Monterreybus bus
    32h 16m
    $3,922–6,703

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Monterreybus bus Greyhound US1160 / ...
    37h 14m
    $3,335–7,872

  4. Drive 2,293.5 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Monterreycar car 2,293.5 km
    26h 13m
    $4,586–6,623

  5. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane SAN - MTY
    8h 40m
    $1,789–8,728

  6. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane LAX - MTY
    7h
    $2,841–8,376

  7. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane SFO - MTY
    7h 58m
    $7,729–25,363

  8. Bus to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    2. Fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane MXL - MTY
    9h 15m
    $2,219–6,654

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Empalmebus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from Empalme to Monterreybus bus
    2d
    $3,700–9,097

California to Monterrey by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration37h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,335Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between California, USA and Monterrey, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles to Monterrey via El Paso, Presidencia, Minatitlán Sur, and Ciudad Juárez in around 32h 16m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY) 5 times a day.

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