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How to get fromCiudad Madero to Matamorosby bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ciudad Madero to Matamoros by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tampico to Matamorosbus bus
    8h 30m
    $950–1,400

  2. Drive 472.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ciudad Madero to Matamoroscar car 472.2 km
    6h 14m
    $839–1,211

  3. Fly to General Servando Canales International Airport

    1. Fly from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM)plane plane TAM - MAM
    6h 21m
    $3,340–9,911

  4. Bus via Ciudad Victoria

    1. Take the bus from Tampico to Ciudad Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Victoria to Matamorosbus bus
    9h 30m
    $1,060–2,260

  5. Fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

    1. Fly from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane TAM - BRO
    6h 53m
    $2,914–13,365

  6. Fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane TAM - MFE
    2. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Brownsvillebus bus
    7h 18m
    $9,575–14,401

  7. Fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane TAM - HRL
    2. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Brownsvillebus bus
    10h 58m
    $2,864–10,715

Tampico International Airport (TAM) to General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,301Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 474.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Ciudad Madero, Mexico and Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico?

ADO operates a bus from Tampico to Matamoros every 4 hours. Tickets cost $950–1,400 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Alternatively, Aeroméxico and Viva Aerobus fly from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) once daily.

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