Monclova is best reached by car or bus, though light planes are a possibility.
By bus
Buses go to Monclova from most northern Mexico cities. The main bus station is downtown at Cuahtemoc 100.
At the Tex-Mex border, buses to Monclova leave the Piedras Negras bus station hourly throughout the day. A first class bus ticket from the border costs 192 pesos as of April 2008. Grupo Senda's Coahuilenses line serves all significant towns in the region. (http://https://www.grupos...)
By plane
Venustiano Carranza Monclova International Airport IATA: LOV. The airport is located about 4 miles from the city center, on the road towards Cuatro Cienegas. No major Mexican airline flies to Monclova.
The usual way to get to Monclova is taking a plane to Monerrey, and then either a car or bus to Monclova. Buses are cheap about 10.00and may take 3 to 4 hours to get to Monclova. It is also possible to hire a car and driver to pick you up. This is the most time efficent way to get to Monclova about 2 hours and no waiting on a bus schedule, and the fare is usually about $150 USD. Contact Brenda's Car rental in Monclova for more information.
By car
Monclova is about 3 hours south of the border crossing at Eagle Pass, Texas.