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How to get fromEl Paso to Tampicoby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from El Paso to Tampico by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Abraham González International Airport (CJS) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane plane CJS - TAM
    6h 12m
    $2,212–5,512

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Tampicobus bus
    26h 39m
    $3,478–5,514

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from El Paso Station to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Reynosa Juárez to Tampicobus bus
    26h 49m
    $8,438–12,631

  4. Drive  1,661 km

    1. Drive from El Paso to Tampicocar car 1,661 km
    19h 55m
    $3,484–5,033

  5. Bus via Torreón

    1. Take the bus from El Paso to Gómez Palaciobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Torreón to Tampicobus bus
    33h 30m
    $3,157–4,604

El Paso to Tampico by train, foot, bus, and taxi

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration26h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$8,438Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,357.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Tampico, Mexico?

Viva Aerobus, Aeroméxico, and Aerus fly from Abraham González International Airport (CJS) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Omnibus de Mexico operates a bus from Ciudad Juárez to Tampico once daily. Tickets cost $3,000–4,900 and the journey takes 24h 30m.

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