The cheapest and fastest buses from Mexico City to Monterrey
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
14 h 10 m
Average duration
14 h 21 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
704 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mexico City to Monterrey is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mexico City to Monterrey will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 24 buses that leave Mexico City for Monterrey on Sun, Jul 12, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 704 km distance in an average of 14 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 10 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 14 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Flix Mexico9:25 AM14h10Mexico City, Forum Buenavista11:35 PMMonterrey, Av Bernardo Reyes (Central de Autobuses)$361One-way0 transfers
Flix Mexico9:00 AM14h35Mexico City, Calle Degollado (San Pedro Santa Clara)11:35 PMMonterrey, Av Bernardo Reyes (Central de Autobuses)$361One-way0 transfers
Flix Mexico9:25 AM14h55Mexico City, Forum Buenavista12:20 AMMonterrey, Carr. a Colombia (Greyhound Central de Autobuses)$361One-way0 transfers
Flix Mexico9:00 AM15h20Mexico City, Calle Degollado (San Pedro Santa Clara)12:20 AMMonterrey, Carr. a Colombia (Greyhound Central de Autobuses)$361One-way0 transfers
Flix Mexico7:55 AM14h40Mexico City, Forum Buenavista10:35 PMMonterrey, Carr. a Colombia (Greyhound Central de Autobuses)$401One-way0 transfers
Flix Mexico3:05 PM14h10Mexico City, Forum Buenavista5:15 AMMonterrey, Av Bernardo Reyes (Central de Autobuses)$621One-way0 transfers
Flix Mexico9:25 AM14h10Mexico City, Forum Buenavista11:35 PMMonterrey, Av Bernardo Reyes (Central de Autobuses)$361One-way0 transfers
Flix Mexico7:25 PM14h15Mexico City, Forum Buenavista9:40 AMMonterrey, Carr. a Colombia (Greyhound Central de Autobuses)$441One-way0 transfers
Flix Mexico2:40 PM14h35Mexico City, Calle Degollado (San Pedro Santa Clara)5:15 AMMonterrey, Av Bernardo Reyes (Central de Autobuses)$621One-way0 transfers
Flix Mexico9:00 AM14h35Mexico City, Calle Degollado (San Pedro Santa Clara)11:35 PMMonterrey, Av Bernardo Reyes (Central de Autobuses)$361One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Mexico City to Monterrey
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Mexico City to Monterrey among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 437 miles (704 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 8m Average total duration 15h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mexico City to Monterrey:
A flight is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mexico City to Monterrey costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Monterrey take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 38m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€43) compared to roughly $165 (€136) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $113 (€93). The journey takes 15h 38m versus 10h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Flix Mexico, ETN Turistar, FlixBus, Grupo Senda.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Mexico City to Monterrey Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Flix Mexico | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Live departures
Mexico City to Monterrey bus times
The table below shows live departures for Mexico City to Monterrey buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flix Mexico | 12:00 PM Mexico City, Forum Buenavista | 18h05 | 6:05 AM Monterrey, Av Bernardo Reyes (Central de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flix Mexico | 12:00 PM Mexico City, Forum Buenavista | 18h45 | 6:45 AM Monterrey, Carr. a Colombia (Greyhound Central de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flix Mexico | 3:05 PM Mexico City, Forum Buenavista | 14h10 | 5:15 AM Monterrey, Av Bernardo Reyes (Central de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flix Mexico | 3:05 PM Mexico City, Forum Buenavista | 14h55 | 6:00 AM Monterrey, Carr. a Colombia (Greyhound Central de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flix Mexico | 7:25 PM Mexico City, Forum Buenavista | 14h15 | 9:40 AM Monterrey, Carr. a Colombia (Greyhound Central de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flix Mexico | 10:25 PM Mexico City, Forum Buenavista | 14h35 | 1:00 PM Monterrey, Carr. a Colombia (Greyhound Central de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flix Mexico | 10:45 PM Mexico City, Forum Buenavista | 18h10 | 4:55 PM Monterrey, Carr. a Colombia (Greyhound Central de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
Flix Mexico | 7:30 AM Mexico City, Calle Degollado (San Pedro Santa Clara) | 15h05 | 10:35 PM Monterrey, Carr. a Colombia (Greyhound Central de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flix Mexico | 7:55 AM Mexico City, Forum Buenavista | 14h40 | 10:35 PM Monterrey, Carr. a Colombia (Greyhound Central de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flix Mexico | 9:00 AM Mexico City, Calle Degollado (San Pedro Santa Clara) | 14h35 | 11:35 PM Monterrey, Av Bernardo Reyes (Central de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flix Mexico | 9:00 AM Mexico City, Calle Degollado (San Pedro Santa Clara) | 15h20 | 12:20 AM Monterrey, Carr. a Colombia (Greyhound Central de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flix Mexico | 9:25 AM Mexico City, Forum Buenavista | 14h10 | 11:35 PM Monterrey, Av Bernardo Reyes (Central de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flix Mexico | 9:25 AM Mexico City, Forum Buenavista | 14h55 | 12:20 AM Monterrey, Carr. a Colombia (Greyhound Central de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flix Mexico | 10:35 AM Mexico City, Calle Degollado (San Pedro Santa Clara) | 17h35 | 4:10 AM Monterrey, Carr. a Colombia (Greyhound Central de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flix Mexico | 10:35 AM Mexico City, Calle Degollado (San Pedro Santa Clara) | 16h55 | 3:30 AM Monterrey, Av Bernardo Reyes (Central de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flix Mexico | 11:00 AM Mexico City, Forum Buenavista | 16h30 | 3:30 AM Monterrey, Av Bernardo Reyes (Central de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flix Mexico | 11:00 AM Mexico City, Forum Buenavista | 17h10 | 4:10 AM Monterrey, Carr. a Colombia (Greyhound Central de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Mexico City to Monterrey
Buses from Mexico City to Monterrey run on average 12 times per day, taking around 15h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:35, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 437 miles (704 km) distance in 14h 5m.
Distance 437 miles (704 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 14h 5m |
First bus 6:35 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Bus providers: Flix Mexico, ETN Turistar, FlixBus, Grupo Senda from Mexico City to MonterreyYou can travel by bus between Mexico City to Monterrey with Flix Mexico, ETN Turistar, FlixBus, Grupo Senda for as low as $21 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Mexico City to Monterrey
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mexico City to Monterrey by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Monterrey, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Macroplaza, a vast public square featuring historical monuments, gardens, and cultural institutions
- Fundidora Park, a large urban park with industrial heritage sites, museums, and recreational facilities
- Cerro de la Silla, a distinctive mountain offering hiking trails and panoramic views of the city
- Museo de Arte Contemporáneo, a museum showcasing contemporary art from Mexican and international artists
- Barrio Antiguo, a historic district known for its colonial architecture, vibrant nightlife, and cultural events.
- Explore the Santa Lucia Riverwalk, a scenic promenade offering boat rides and picturesque views
- Visit the Alfa Planetarium, an interactive science museum with a planetarium and observatory
- Experience the vibrant nightlife in Barrio Antiguo, with its lively bars and music venues
- Enjoy a day at Bioparque Estrella, a safari-style zoo with animal encounters and family-friendly activities
- Discover local flavors at the Mercado Juárez, a bustling market offering traditional Mexican food and crafts.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Mexico City to Monterrey
Most Mexico City to Monterrey buses use the to Monterrey, Carr. a Colombia (Greyhound Central de Autobuses) station pair, with some services arriving at Monterrey, Av Bernardo Reyes (Central de Autobuses). Use this guide to compare Mexico City and Monterrey bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Monterrey, Carr. a Colombia (Greyhound Central de Autobuses) from Monterrey city centre
Getting to Monterrey, Av Bernardo Reyes (Central de Autobuses) from Monterrey city centre
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