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How to get fromSanta Ana to Monterreyby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Ana to Monterrey by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane SNA - MTY
    5h 45m
    $1,906–8,133

  2. Bus to Tijuana International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Aeropuerto, B.C.bus bus
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane TIJ - MTY
    7h 51m
    $1,789–5,156

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Monterreybus bus
    35h 24m
    $4,503–7,839

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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
    39h 1m
    $6,983–18,006

  5. Drive  2,267.7 km

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Monterreycar car 2,267.7 km
    26h 4m
    $4,736–6,840

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Ciudad Obregónbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ciudad Obregón to Monterreybus bus
    2d 6h
    $5,327–10,217

Santa Ana to Monterrey by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration39h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$6,983Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,963.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Monterrey via El Paso, Downtown El Paso, and Ciudad Juárez in around 35h 24m.

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