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How to get fromCalifornia to Monterreyby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Monterrey by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane TIJ - MTY
    6h 30m
    $1,270–4,650

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane SAN - MTY
    8h 11m
    $1,146–6,126

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Gómez Palaciobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gómez Palacio to Monterreybus bus
    33h 43m
    $4,604–6,075

  4. 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 8m
    $7,965–19,696

  5. Drive  2,293.5 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Monterreycar car 2,293.5 km
    26h 14m
    $4,778–6,901

  6. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane LAX - MTY
    6h 28m
    $2,840–5,168

  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 37m
    $1,603–6,781

  8. Bus via Guaymas

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Empalmebus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from Empalme to Monterreybus bus
    2d
    $4,012–9,727

California to Monterrey by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration37h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$7,965Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,864.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

Viva Aerobus and Volaris fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Monterrey via El Paso and Gómez Palacio in around 33h 43m.

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