What is the cheapest way to get from Cárdenas to Tampico?

The cheapest way to get from Cárdenas to Tampico is to bus which costs $650 - $2500 and takes 14h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cárdenas to Tampico?

The fastest way to get from Cárdenas to Tampico is to bus and fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $1300 - $4700.

Is there a direct bus between Cárdenas and Tampico?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cárdenas and arriving at Tampico. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 8m.

How far is it from Cárdenas to Tampico?

The distance between Cárdenas and Tampico is 778 km. The road distance is 830.7 km.

How do I travel from Cárdenas to Tampico without a car?

The best way to get from Cárdenas to Tampico without a car is to bus which takes 14h 8m and costs $650 - $2500.

How long does it take to get from Cárdenas to Tampico?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Cárdenas to Tampico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cárdenas to Tampico bus from?

Cárdenas to Tampico bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Cárdenas station.

Where does the Cárdenas to Tampico bus arrive?

Cárdenas to Tampico bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Tampico station.

Can I drive from Cárdenas to Tampico?

Yes, the driving distance between Cárdenas to Tampico is 831 km. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Cárdenas to Tampico.

Where can I stay near Tampico?

There are 136+ hotels available in Tampico.

Cárdenas to Tampico - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cárdenas to Tampico by bus, plane, or car

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Bus to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Cárdenas to Villahermosa Airportbus
2. Fly from Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane VSA - TAM
3h 30m
$1,394–4,678
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cárdenas to Tampicobus
14h 8m
$650–2,500
Drive 830.7 km
1. Drive from Cárdenas to Tampicocar 830.7 km
9h 56m
$1,471–2,125
Bus to Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Cárdenas to Minatitlánbus
2. Fly from Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International Airport (MTT) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane MTT - TAM
7h 11m
$1,604–8,085
Bus to Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Cárdenas to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus
2. Fly from Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane TGZ - TAM
9h 27m
$3,088–6,432
Bus, bus to Ciudad Del Carmen International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Cárdenas to Villahermosabus
2. Take the bus from Villahermosa to Ciudad Del Carmenbus
3. Fly from Ciudad Del Carmen International Airport (CME) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane CME - TAM
11h 29m
$1,836–9,854

Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) flights

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1h 30mAverage Duration

$1,210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 777.8 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Cárdenas, Mexico and Tampico, Mexico?

ADO operates a bus from Cárdenas to Tampico twice daily. Tickets cost $1,700–2,500 and the journey takes 14h 8m. Tours Acosta also services this route once daily.

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