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How to get fromSan Francisco to Monterreyby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Monterrey by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane SFO - MTY
    7h 7m
    $1,686–7,259

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Monterreybus bus
    41h 44m
    $5,717–9,419

  3. Caltrain, train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Monterreybus bus
    2d 3h
    $19,384–31,820

  4. Drive  2,900.8 km

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Monterreycar car 2,900.8 km
    32h 32m
    $7,476–10,798

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane OAK - MTY
    9h 16m
    $1,910–8,180

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

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane SJC - MTY
    9h 41m
    $2,025–8,794

  7. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane STS - MTY
    11h 27m
    $2,071–8,669

  8. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Empalmebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Empalme to Monterreybus bus
    2d 12h
    $5,008–10,708

San Francisco to Monterrey by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$19,384Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,530.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Monterrey via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, El Paso, Presidencia, Minatitlán Sur, and Ciudad Juárez in around 41h 44m.

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