City in Nuevo León, Mexico
Getting around Monterrey
How to get around Monterrey
Metrorrey trains and buses cover the core, but it is a car city. Use Uber or DiDi for most trips, especially to San Pedro and the mountains.
Ways to get around Monterrey
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Metrorrey (Lines 1 and 2) | About 10–20 MXN | Train lines connecting the center, Santa Lucía and Apodaca areas |
| City bus | About 10–15 MXN | Many routes; confusing for visitors and slow in traffic |
| Uber or DiDi | About 60–150 MXN per ride | Most practical for visitors |
Ride-hailing apps in Monterrey
A 5 km ride costs about MX$70–130 ($3.8–7.1).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Most drivers; reliable all day |
| DiDi | Often cheaper; strong coverage |
| inDrive | Negotiate fares; fewer drivers |
- Apps are the safest way at night. Airport taxi desks charge more than app prices; compare before booking.
Arriving in Monterrey
General Mariano Escobedo International (MTY)
Uber or DiDi to center about 350–600 MXN, 30–45 min; airport taxis cost more. Bus services run to the center and San Pedro.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not worth it: highways and fast drivers. Rentals for e-scooters exist in San Pedro.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid. Mexican liability insurance is required; a foreign-plated car beyond the border zone needs an import permit.
- Onward travel in Mexico: First-class buses (ADO, ETN, Primera Plus) are comfortable and the usual way between cities. Budget airlines cover long hops cheaply; the Tren Maya links Yucatán Peninsula towns.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Monterrey?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, DiDi, inDrive.
What's the best way to get around Monterrey?
Metrorrey trains and buses cover the core, but it is a car city. Use Uber or DiDi for most trips, especially to San Pedro and the mountains.
How do I get from the airport to Monterrey?
Uber or DiDi to center about 350–600 MXN, 30–45 min; airport taxis cost more. Bus services run to the center and San Pedro.
Is Monterrey walkable?
You'll need transport.
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