There are 9 ways to get from Harlingen to Tampico by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from General Servando Canales International Airport
best- Fly from General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane MAM - TAM
5h 17m$2,272–9,592Drive 498.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Harlingen to Tampicocar 498.4 km
6h 44m$1,042–1,505Bus via Reynosa
- Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus Brownsville
- Take the bus from Reynosa Juárez to Tampicobus
8h 49m$1,873–2,547Bus to General Lucio Blanco International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus
- Fly from General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane REX - TAM
5h 40m$2,998–10,012Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport
- Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane HRL - TAM
6h 50m$2,037–11,037Bus to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Brownsvillebus
- Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane BRO - TAM
7h 39m$3,764–8,945Bus
- Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus Brownsville
- Take the bus from Reynosa to Tampicobus
10h 14m$1,593–2,327Bus via Ciudad Victoria
- Take the bus from Harlingen to McAllen Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Reynosa to Ciudad Victoriabus
- Take the bus from Ciudad Victoria to Tampicobus
13h 2m$1,287–2,547Bus #2
- Take the bus from Harlingen to La Plaza Brownsvillebus
- Take the bus from Brownsville, TX to Matamorosbus
- Take the bus from Matamoros to Tampicobus
13h 45m$1,061–1,971
Harlingen to Tampico by bus and taxi
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harlingen to Tampico is to drive which costs $1000 - $1500 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Harlingen to Tampico is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $2200 - $10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Harlingen station to Tampico. However, there are services departing from Harlingen Bus Station and arriving at Tampico via McAllen Central Station and Reynosa Juárez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between Harlingen and Tampico is 445 km. The road distance is 498.4 km.
The best way to get from Harlingen to Tampico without a car is to bus via Reynosa which takes 8h 49m and costs $1800 - $2600.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Harlingen to Tampico, including transfers.
Harlingen to Tampico bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Harlingen Bus Station.
The best way to get from Harlingen to Tampico is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $2200 - $10000. Alternatively, you can bus via Reynosa, which costs $1800 - $2600 and takes 8h 49m.
Harlingen to Tampico bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at McAllen Central Station.
Tampico is 1h behind Harlingen. It is currently 11:31 AM in Harlingen and 10:31 AM in Tampico.
What companies run services between Harlingen, TX, USA and Tampico, Mexico?
Viva Aerobus and Aeroméxico fly from General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Tampico via McAllen Central Station, Reynosa, and Reynosa Juárez in around 8h 49m.
- Website
- vivaaerobus.com
Flights from General Servando Canales International Airport to Tampico International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $2,200–9,500
Flights from General Lucio Blanco International Airport to Tampico International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,200–9,000
Flights from General Lucio Blanco International Airport to Tampico International Airport via Guadalajara, Monterrey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,800–11,000
Flights from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Tampico International Airport via Monterrey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $3,000–8,000
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–950
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–950
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Brownsville
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–950
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–950
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Harlingen to Tampico is 498 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Harlingen to Tampico.
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