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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Monterreyby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Monterrey by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane SBA - MTY
    8h 45m
    $1,209–6,066

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop 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
    35h 54m
    $4,788–7,962

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara 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
    41h 6m
    $7,295–18,757

  4. Drive  2,443.8 km

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Monterreycar car 2,443.8 km
    27h 55m
    $5,104–7,372

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane LAX - MTY
    9h 43m
    $3,311–6,307

  6. Train to Tijuana International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane TIJ - MTY
    12h 48m
    $2,294–7,187

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Empalmebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Empalme to Monterreybus bus
    2d 4h
    $4,288–10,262

Santa Barbara to Monterrey by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration41h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$7,295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,169.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop 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 35h 54m.

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