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How to get fromChihuahua to Tampicoby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chihuahua to Tampico by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane plane CUU - TAM
    4h 28m
    $2,178–8,711

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chihuahua to Tampicobus bus
    18h 48m
    $3,241–4,531

  3. Drive  1,303.7 km

    1. Drive from Chihuahua to Tampicocar car 1,303.7 km
    16h 9m
    $2,501–3,612

  4. Bus via Matamoros

    1. Take the bus from Chihuahua to Matamorosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Matamoros to Tampicobus bus
    19h 50m
    $3,462–4,972

  5. Bus via Torreón

    1. Take the bus from Chihuahua Centro to Deliciasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Delicias to Torreónbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Torreón to Tampicobus bus
    29h 23m
    $2,456–3,715

General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,047Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,097.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

Viva Aerobus, Aeroméxico, and two other airlines fly from General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Omnibus de Mexico operates a bus from Chihuahua to Tampico once daily. Tickets cost $2,800–4,000 and the journey takes 18h 30m.

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