There are 9 ways to get from California to Monterrey by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Tijuana International Airport
best- Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane TIJ - MTY
6h 29m$1,269–4,644Fly from San Diego International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane SAN - MTY
8h 30m$1,145–6,124Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to El Pasobus La
- Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Monterreybus
32h 40m$3,960–7,456Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Monterreybus Greyhound US1160 / ...
37h 8m$7,086–16,407Drive 2,293.5 km
- Drive from Los Angeles to Monterreycar 2,293.5 km
26h 14m$4,677–6,756Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane LAX - MTY
6h 26m$2,737–5,063Fly from San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane SFO - MTY
7h 37m$1,599–6,776Bus to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
- Fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane MXL - MTY
8h 38m$1,905–6,304Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Empalmebus San José
- Take the bus from Empalme to Monterreybus
2d$4,012–9,659
California to Monterrey by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Monterrey is to fly which costs $1200 - $4700 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from California to Monterrey is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $2700 - $5500.
No, there is no direct bus from California to Monterrey. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Monterrey via El Paso - Limo Express and Ciudad Juárez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 40m.
The distance between California and Monterrey is 1865 km. The road distance is 2293.5 km.
The best way to get from California to Monterrey without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 32h 40m and costs $3900 - $7500.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from California to Monterrey, including transfers.
California to Monterrey bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Monterrey is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $1200 - $4700. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $3900 - $7500 and takes 32h 40m.
California to Monterrey bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Monterrey is 1h ahead of California. It is currently 5:51 AM in California and 6:51 AM in Monterrey.
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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles to Monterrey via El Paso - Limo Express and Ciudad Juárez in around 32h 40m.
- Website
- vivaaerobus.com
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to Monterrey International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,200–3,100
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to Monterrey International Airport via Culiacan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,200–3,100
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterrey International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,900–8,000
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Monterrey International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,800–8,500
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Monterrey International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–6,500
Flights from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport to Monterrey International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $850–3,800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6,000–15,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Los Angeles to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1,700–2,500
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $1,700–2,500
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between California to Monterrey is 2294 km. It takes approximately 26h 14m to drive from California to Monterrey.
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