What is the distance between Cárdenas and Monterrey?

The distance between the two cities is 258 miles (416 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cárdenas to Monterrey?

If you're headed to Monterrey from Cárdenas, chances are that your bus will depart from Cardenas and arrive at Central de Autobuses. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: July 27 at 9:00am
Departure city: Cárdenas
Departure location: Cardenas, San Luis Potosi
Arrival time: July 27 at 4:07pm
Destination city: Monterrey
Destination location: Central de Autobuses
Operated by: Transportes Frontera
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 7m
Departure time: July 27 at 8:23pm
Departure city: Cárdenas
Departure location: Cardenas, San Luis Potosi
Arrival time: July 28 at 7:10am
Destination city: Monterrey
Destination location: Central de Autobuses
Operated by: Transportes Frontera
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 47m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cárdenas to Monterrey.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$60 - $62	Average Duration7h 7m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $24	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Cárdenas to Monterrey

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Monterrey. The journey takes about 7 hours 7 minutes and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

7h 7mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest ticket

10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cárdenas, SLP to Monterrey, MX: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$61

Average bus trip duration7h 7m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure9:00am

Distance258 miles (415 km)

Latest bus departure8:23pm

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Transportes Frontera

2/5128 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi0.7

ORIENTE

2.5/538 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3

Wifi0

MX bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, ADO, Tornado Bus, Chihuahuenses, Los Limousines

Cárdenas to Monterrey Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Cárdenas and Monterrey?

Stops in Cárdenas

A - Cardenas

Stops in Monterrey

A - Central de Autobuses

B - Churubusco

C - Monterrey Airport

D - Sendro Central de Greyhound

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cárdenas, SLP - Monterrey, MX

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The cheapest trip from Cárdenas, SLP to Monterrey, MX was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $47 for a bus ticket from Cárdenas, SLP to Monterrey, MX based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-07-31.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cárdenas and Monterrey!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cárdenas to Monterrey, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cárdenas to Monterrey that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cárdenas to Monterrey while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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