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There are 8 ways to get from Matamoros to Tampico 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  469.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matamoros to Tampicocar car 469.5 km
    6h 14m
    $892–1,288

  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 53m
    $3,436–11,036

  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 42m
    $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 27m
    $2,264–13,076

  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
    5h 56m
    $2,800–10,063

  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 36m
    $2,131–12,100

  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 18m
    $1,771–6,008

Matamoros to Tampico 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 Tampico, 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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