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How to get fromMonterrey to Mexicaliby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Monterrey to Mexicali by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport

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    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL)plane plane MTY - MXL
    4h 40m
    $1,500–7,834

  2. Bus via José Mariano Jiménez

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey to Ciudad Jiménezbus bus Monterrey
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Jiménez to Mexicalibus bus
    30h 30m
    $3,612–8,289

  3. Drive  1,979.7 km

    1. Drive from Monterrey to Mexicalicar car 1,979.7 km
    23h 18m
    $3,810–5,503

  4. Fly to Tijuana International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane MTY - TIJ
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Mexicalibus bus
    7h 59m
    $1,650–4,984

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Mexicalibus bus Plus / ...
    34h 42m
    $3,700–7,052

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Mexicalibus bus
    35h 33m
    $3,700–7,852

Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$874Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,701.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Monterrey, Mexico and Mexicali, Mexico?

Viva Aerobus and Volaris fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monterrey to Mexicali via Ciudad Jiménez in around 30h 30m.

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