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How to get fromLos Angeles to Monterreyby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane LAX - MTY
    6h 33m
    $2,430–5,052

  2. Train to Tijuana International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane TIJ - MTY
    9h 36m
    $1,742–5,554

  3. 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 40m
    $3,872–7,314

  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 / ...
    36h 55m
    $8,676–17,387

  5. Drive 2,293.5 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Monterreycar car 2,293.5 km
    26h 14m
    $4,444–6,419

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane ONT - MTY
    9h 44m
    $1,843–7,986

  7. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane BUR - MTY
    8h 50m
    $2,216–9,190

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Empalmebus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from Empalme to Monterreybus bus
    2d
    $4,012–9,501

Los Angeles to Monterrey by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration36h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$8,676Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,036.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Monterrey, Mexico?

Viva Aerobus and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles to Monterrey via El Paso - Limo Express and Ciudad Juárez in around 32h 40m.

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