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

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  1. Fly to Tijuana International Airport, tram

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    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane MTY - TIJ
    2. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram tram
    7h 12m
    $63–255

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey to Ciudad Juárezbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    32h 6m
    $257–434

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey to San Antoniobus bus Via Laredo
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    38h 31m
    $507–1,035

  4. Drive 1,422 mi

    1. Drive from Monterrey to Los Angelescar car 1,422 mi
    26h 13m
    $260–375

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MTY - SAN
    8h 17m
    $112–557

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MTY - LAX
    6h 47m
    $137–285

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MTY - SFO
    7h 30m
    $511–916

  8. Fly to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL)plane plane MTY - MXL
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    8h 46m
    $127–337

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey to Ciudad Obregónbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Obregón to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus Guadalajara
    2d 4h
    $293–516

Monterrey to California by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration38h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$507Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,155.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Monterrey to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles via Ciudad Juárez Bus Station, Downtown El Paso, and El Paso in around 32h 6m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day.

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