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How to get fromSan Jose to Monterreyby plane, bus, train, car, subway, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from San Jose to Monterrey by plane, bus, train, car, subway, or shuttle

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

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane SJC - MTY
    8h 17m
    $1,646–7,580

  2. Bus via Torreón

    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
    43h 40m
    $5,490–7,631

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Laredo Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Laredo, TX to Monterrey Bus Stationbus bus
    45h 12m
    $9,356–22,027

  4. Drive  2,832.1 km

    1. Drive from San Jose to Monterreycar car 2,832.1 km
    31h 57m
    $5,900–8,521

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Monterrey International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane SFO - MTY
    7h 58m
    $1,694–6,897

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Monterrey International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane OAK - MTY
    9h 12m
    $1,756–8,247

  7. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Monterrey International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane MRY - MTY
    11h 47m
    $2,666–9,138

  8. 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
    12h 12m
    $5,116–14,666

  9. 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
    $9,962–26,035

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Nogales, AZbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nogales to Agua Prietabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Agua Prieta to Monterreybus bus
    2d 2h
    $6,108–9,993

San Jose to Monterrey by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$9,962Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,462.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

Volaris, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose to Monterrey via Nogales and Gómez Palacio in around 43h 40m.

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