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How to get fromMonterrey to San Joseby plane, bus, train, car, subway, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Monterrey to San Jose by plane, bus, train, car, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MTY - SJC
    8h 38m
    $123–555

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MTY - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    8h 11m
    $105–433

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey to Gómez Palaciobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gómez Palacio to Nogalesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nogales to San Josebus bus
    43h 45m
    $294–430

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    2d 1h
    $517–1,173

  5. Drive  1,756.5 mi

    1. Drive from Monterrey to San Josecar car 1,756.5 mi
    31h 56m
    $321–463

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MTY - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    9h 5m
    $128–614

  7. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane MTY - MRY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    13h
    $158–565

  8. Bus via Ciudad Obregón

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey to Ciudad Obregónbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Obregón to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    2d 14h
    $326–576

Monterrey to San Jose by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$517Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,526.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Monterrey, Mexico and San Jose, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Viva Aerobus, and two other airlines fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monterrey to San Jose via Gómez Palacio and Nogales in around 43h 45m.

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