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How to get fromLos Angeles to Tampicoby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Tampico by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane plane LAX - TAM
    8h 45m
    $2,933–12,223

  2. Train to Tijuana International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane plane TIJ - TAM
    11h 13m
    $2,725–8,609

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus La
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Tampicobus bus
    41h 34m
    $5,045–8,084

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles 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
    43h 34m
    $8,782–17,447

  5. Drive  2,788.1 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Tampicocar car 2,788.1 km
    33h
    $5,543–8,006

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Tijuana Central, B.C.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Aguascalientesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aguascalientes to San Luis Potosíbus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Luis Potosí to Tampicobus bus
    2d 4h
    $5,579–10,855

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 1 to Tampicobus bus
    2d 15h
    $4,329–5,533

Los Angeles to Tampico by train, foot, bus, and taxi

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration43h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$8,782Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,411.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Tampico, Mexico?

Viva Aerobus, Aeroméxico, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles to Tampico via El Paso - Limo Express, Ciudad Juárez, and Tampico in around 41h 34m.

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