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How to get fromSalinas to Monterreyby train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Salinas to Monterrey by train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane SFO - MTY
    9h 35m
    $2,481–8,463

  2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane MRY - MTY
    10h 57m
    $1,802–8,151

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Nogalesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nogales to Gómez Palaciobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gómez Palacio to Monterreybus bus
    45h
    $5,451–7,667

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas 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
    47h 19m
    $18,459–30,200

  5. Drive  2,775.3 km

    1. Drive from Salinas to Monterreycar car 2,775.3 km
    31h 25m
    $7,023–10,145

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane SJC - MTY
    10h 20m
    $2,742–10,039

  7. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane OAK - MTY
    12h 23m
    $2,831–9,798

  8. Bus, bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from N Main / Rossi to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus bus
    3. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane FAT - MTY
    14h 9m
    $1,930–8,109

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train Ace
    3. Take the bus from Manteca to Ciudad Obregónbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ciudad Obregón to Monterreybus bus
    2d 21h

Salinas to Monterrey by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration47h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$18,459Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,673.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterrey via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Nogales, and Gómez Palacio in around 45h. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Viva Aerobus fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY) 4 times a day.

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