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How to get fromMatamoros to Ciudad Maderoby bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Matamoros to Ciudad Madero by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matamoros to Tampicobus bus
    8h 30m
    $950–1,600

  2. Drive 472.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matamoros to Ciudad Maderocar car 472.2 km
    6h 16m
    $839–1,211

  3. Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

    1. Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane plane BRO - TAM
    6h 54m
    $2,114–9,374

  4. Bus via Ciudad Victoria

    1. Take the bus from Matamoros to Ciudad Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Victoria to Tampicobus bus
    8h 41m
    $1,080–2,293

  5. Fly from General Servando Canales International Airport

    1. Fly from General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane plane MAM - TAM
    6h 34m
    $2,644–12,416

  6. Bus to General Lucio Blanco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Matamoros to Reynosabus bus
    2. Fly from General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane plane REX - TAM
    6h
    $2,780–8,403

  7. Bus to Mcallen Miller International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Brownsville to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane plane MFE - TAM
    7h 43m
    $8,904–14,366

  8. Bus to Monterrey International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Matamoros to Monterreybus bus
    2. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane plane MTY - TAM
    7h 25m
    $2,051–5,948

Matamoros to Ciudad Madero by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$950Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 473.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

ADO operates a bus from Matamoros to Tampico every 4 hours. Tickets cost $950–1,400 and the journey takes 8h 30m. ETN Turistar also services this route once daily. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) 3 times a day.

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