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How to get fromPalo Alto to Monterreyby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Palo Alto to Monterrey by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Monterrey International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane SFO - MTY
    7h 34m
    $8,737–16,330

  2. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Monterrey International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane OAK - MTY
    10h 30m
    $2,119–8,595

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Nogalesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nogales to Gómez Palaciobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gómez Palacio to Monterreybus bus
    46h 22m
    $5,443–7,785

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Monterreybus bus
    2d 2h
    $10,690–22,408

  5. Drive 2,859.1 km

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Monterreycar car 2,859.1 km
    32h 12m
    $5,521–7,975

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Monterrey International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane SJC - MTY
    8h 53m
    $2,227–11,178

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Plan De Guadalupe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (SLW)plane plane SJC - SLW
    2. Take the bus from Saltillo to Monterreybus bus
    13h 6m
    $4,897–14,784

  8. Train, bus via Ciudad Obregón

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train Ace
    2. Take the bus from Manteca to Ciudad Obregónbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ciudad Obregón to Monterreybus bus
    2d 21h
    $4,653–8,255

Palo Alto to Monterrey by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$10,690Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,540 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Monterrey, Mexico?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Churchill to Monterrey via San Jose, Nogales, and Gómez Palacio in around 46h 22m.

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