How long is the bus journey from Mexico City to Monterrey?

The average bus journey time from Mexico City to Monterrey is 14h 19m, covering a distance of 713 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 10h 38m and is operated by Futura .

Which bus companies service the Mexico City to Monterrey route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 64 buses available per day, including services from Futura , FlixBus , Senda Diamante , ETN , Turistar , Transportes Frontera , SKPT de Viaje , Diamante , Estrella del Norte , ECO Plus Regios.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Mexico City to Monterrey?

The earliest bus departs from Mexico City to Monterrey at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mexico City to Monterrey?

A bus trip from Mexico City to Monterrey produces an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Mexico City to Monterrey?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ETN , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 228 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mexico City to Monterrey?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Senda Diamante has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Mexico City to Monterrey?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ETN , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mexico City to Monterrey?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ETN , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Mexico City to Monterrey from R 744 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Mexico City to Monterrey on 4 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:25	Mexico City Buenavista (Forum)	14h 40m	10:05	Monterrey (Escobedo)	Cheapest
Bus	17:30	Norte	10h 58m	04:28	Central de Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	16:25	Mexico City Buenavista (Forum)	14h 40m	07:05	Monterrey (Escobedo)	No tags
Bus	16:30	Central de Autobuses del Norte, Ciudad de México (CDMX)	14h	06:30	Central de Autobuses	No tags
Bus	18:15	Norte	10h 58m	05:13	Central de Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Mexico City to Monterrey on 5 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:00	Norte	14h 1m	06:01	Central de Autobuses	Cheapest
	Bus	13:00	Norte	11h 35m	00:35	Central de Autobuses	Fastest
	Bus	07:00	Mexico City Buenavista (Forum)	17h 15m	00:15	Monterrey (Escobedo)	No tags
Diamante + Del Norte	Bus	08:45	Central de Autobuses del Norte, Ciudad de México (CDMX)	13h 48m	22:33	Central de Autobuses	No tags
	Bus	08:45	Central de Autobuses del Norte, Ciudad de México (CDMX)	14h 45m	23:30	Central de Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Mexico City to Monterrey on 6 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Norte	14h 1m	06:01	Central de Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	13:00	Norte	11h 35m	00:35	Central de Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Mexico City Buenavista (Forum)	17h 15m	00:15	Monterrey (Escobedo)	No tags
Bus	00:30	Sur	14h 15m	14:45	Central de Autobuses	No tags
Bus	07:25	Mexico City Buenavista (Forum)	15h	22:25	Monterrey (Escobedo)	No tags

Next departures from Mexico City to Monterrey on 7 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:00	Norte	14h 1m	06:01	Central de Autobuses	Cheapest
	Bus	13:00	Norte	11h 35m	00:35	Central de Autobuses	Fastest
	Bus	07:00	Mexico City Buenavista (Forum)	17h 15m	00:15	Monterrey (Escobedo)	No tags
Diamante + Del Norte	Bus	08:45	Central de Autobuses del Norte, Ciudad de México (CDMX)	13h 48m	22:33	Central de Autobuses	No tags
	Bus	08:45	Central de Autobuses del Norte, Ciudad de México (CDMX)	14h 45m	23:30	Central de Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Mexico City to Monterrey on 8 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Norte	14h 1m	06:01	Central de Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	13:00	Norte	11h 35m	00:35	Central de Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Mexico City Buenavista (Forum)	17h 15m	00:15	Monterrey (Escobedo)	No tags
Bus	17:00	Central Del Norte	12h	05:00	TERMINAL DE AUTOBUSES MONTERREY	No tags
Bus	00:30	Sur	14h 15m	14:45	Central de Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Mexico City to Monterrey on 9 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Norte	14h 1m	06:01	Central de Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	13:00	Norte	11h 35m	00:35	Central de Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Mexico City Buenavista (Forum)	17h 15m	00:15	Monterrey (Escobedo)	No tags
Bus	00:30	Sur	14h 15m	14:45	Central de Autobuses	No tags
Bus	07:25	Mexico City Buenavista (Forum)	15h	22:25	Monterrey (Escobedo)	No tags

Next departures from Mexico City to Monterrey on 10 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Norte	14h 1m	06:01	Central de Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	13:00	Norte	11h 35m	00:35	Central de Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Mexico City Buenavista (Forum)	17h 15m	00:15	Monterrey (Escobedo)	No tags
Bus	17:00	Central Del Norte	12h	05:00	TERMINAL DE AUTOBUSES MONTERREY	No tags
Bus	00:30	Sur	14h 15m	14:45	Central de Autobuses	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Mexico City to Monterrey

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Monterrey. The journey takes about 11 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 565, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

11h 30mAverage duration

702 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 0 - R 2 676	Average duration14h 19m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 565 - R 1 188	Average duration11h 30m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Mexico City and Monterrey?

Stops in Mexico City

A
Sur
Terminal del Sur, Av. Taxqueña No. 1320 (Col. Campestre Churubusco), 04200 Coyoacán - Ciudad de Mexico
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B
Norte
Terminal del Norte, Eje Central 271, Magdalena de las Salinas, 07760 Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico
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C
TAPO
Terminal de Autobuses de Pasajeros de Oriente, Calz. Ignacio Zaragoza 200, 10 de Mayo, 15290 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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D
Zaragoza
Calz. Ignacio Zaragoza 564d, 4 Árboles, 15730 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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E
Mexico City Airport
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F
Aeropuerto MEX T2
Calle Economía, Aeropuerto Int de La Cd de México, 15620 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Stops in Monterrey

A
Central de Autobuses
Av. Cristóbal Colón Poniente, 800, 64720 , Monterrey
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B
Churubusco
Av. Churubusco No. 300 (Col. Fierro Entre av. Constitución Y Prolongación Madero) , 64590 Monterrey, NL
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C
Monterrey Airport
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D
Sendro Central de Greyhound
Carr. a Colombia 171, Ex Hacienda el Cañada, 66054 Cd Gral Escobedo, N.L., Mexico

Compare bus companies

Futura

3.5/5746 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.7

FlixBus

3.5/511 891 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Senda Diamante

4/534 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.9

ETN

4.5/5228 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness5

WiFi2.9

Turistar

4/520 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi2.2

Transportes Frontera

2.5/5142 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi1

SKPT de Viaje

1.5/543 reviews

Staff1.8

Timeliness1.4

Cleanliness1.9

WiFi0.7

Diamante

4/5364 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Estrella del Norte

3/512 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi2.2

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mexico City to Monterrey, MX by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How long is the bus journey from Mexico City to Monterrey?
The average bus journey time from Mexico City to Monterrey is 14h 19m, covering a distance of 713 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 10h 38m and is operated by Futura.
Which bus companies service the Mexico City to Monterrey route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 64 buses available per day, including services from Futura, FlixBus, Senda Diamante, ETN, Turistar, Transportes Frontera, SKPT de Viaje, Diamante, Estrella del Norte, ECO Plus Regios.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Mexico City to Monterrey?
The earliest bus departs from Mexico City to Monterrey at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mexico City to Monterrey?
A bus trip from Mexico City to Monterrey produces an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Mexico City to Monterrey?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ETN, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 228 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mexico City to Monterrey?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Senda Diamante has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Mexico City to Monterrey?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ETN, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mexico City to Monterrey?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ETN, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

02/01

R 964

03/01

R 1 234

Today

R 1 031

05/01

R 899

06/01

R 829

07/01

R 862

08/01

R 862

09/01

R 862

The cheapest trip from Mexico City to Monterrey, MX was searched and found on 06 Jan 2026 with a price of R 829

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mexico City to Monterrey, MX as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 829 to R 2 344 for a bus ticket from Mexico City to Monterrey, MX based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 829, which is on 2026-01-06.

Usually Futura will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.