Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

MTYMexicoTPL: night-owl-plan

Monterrey International Airport

Monterrey, Mexico

Drop-off

Monterrey Centro (Macroplaza)

Pin before customs

Fastest

Ruta Express MTY – Y Griega (Metrorrey L1)

bus · 20m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Ruta Express MTY – Y Griega (Metrorrey L1)
Headway: 20
Backup: Colectivo Ruta Centro · 60m

Note

Public bus from Monterrey International Airport to Y Griega metro station on Metrorrey Line 1, then transfer by metro or bus to Monterrey Centro/Macroplaza; operates roughly 04:30–22:30 every day with about 20-minute intervals.

Late arrivals

Monterrey: Night-Owl Operations

After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likemonterrey airport busandmty to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Colectivo Ruta Centro
Mode: bus
Freq: 60m
Note: Airport colectivo bus from Terminal A to Pabellón M on Avenida Juárez, a short taxi or local bus ride from Monterrey Centro/Macroplaza; operates hourly in limited windows (approx. 08:20–12:20 and 17:30–20:30).

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: Colectivo Ruta Centro
Mode: bus
Freq: 60m
Note: Airport colectivo bus from Terminal A to Pabellón M on Avenida Juárez, a short taxi or local bus ride from Monterrey Centro/Macroplaza; operates hourly in limited windows (approx. 08:20–12:20 and 17:30–20:30).

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.