There are 9 ways to get from Monterrey to Salinas by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane MTY - MRY
12h 26m$105–479Bus
- Take the bus from Monterrey to Gómez Palaciobus
- Take the bus from Gómez Palacio to Nogalesbus
- Take the bus from Nogales to Gilroybus
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
44h 20m$308–448Bus, train
- Take the bus from Monterrey to San Antoniobus
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
47h 52m$508–1,139Drive 1,721.2 mi
- Drive from Monterrey to Salinascar 1,721.2 mi
31h 24m$315–454Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane MTY - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
11h 16m$162–605Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus
- Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MTY - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
10h 6m$123–449Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
- Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane MTY - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
12h 8m$148–595Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane MTY - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to N Main St/ W Rossi Stbus
14h 8m$118–496Bus via Ciudad Obregón
- Take the bus from Monterrey to Ciudad Obregónbus
- Take the bus from Ciudad Obregón to Huntington Parkbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
2d 16h$410–663
Monterrey to Salinas by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterrey to Salinas is to fly and Caltrain and bus which costs $120 - $450 and takes 10h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Monterrey to Salinas is to fly and Caltrain and bus which takes 10h 6m and costs $120 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterrey to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Monterrey and arriving at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 via Gómez Palacio, Nogales and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 20m.
The distance between Monterrey and Salinas is 1530 miles. The road distance is 1731.2 miles.
The best way to get from Monterrey to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 44h 20m and costs $300 - $450.
It takes approximately 12h 26m to get from Monterrey to Salinas, including transfers.
Monterrey to Salinas bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, depart from Monterrey station.
The best way to get from Monterrey to Salinas is to fly which takes 12h 26m and costs $100 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $450 and takes 44h 20m.
Monterrey to Salinas bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, arrive at Gómez Palacio station.
Salinas is 1h behind Monterrey. It is currently 7:32 AM in Monterrey and 6:32 AM in Salinas.
What companies run services between Monterrey, Mexico and Salinas, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Viva Aerobus fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monterrey to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 via Gómez Palacio, Nogales, Gilroy, and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station in around 44h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterrey International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Monterrey International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Monterrey International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Monterrey International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Puerto Vallarta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,300
Flights from Monterrey International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–400
Flights from Monterrey International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Monterrey International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $370–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +52 55 5141 4300
- [email protected]
- Website
- odm.com.mx
Bus from Monterrey to Gómez Palacio
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- odm.com.mx
- Book at
- odm.com.mx
Bus from Gómez Palacio to Nogales
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–210
- Schedules at
- odm.com.mx
- Book at
- odm.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Monterrey to Salinas is 1731 miles. It takes approximately 31h 24m to drive from Monterrey to Salinas.
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