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There are 6 ways to get from Matamoros to Tampico by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from General Servando Canales International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane plane MAM - TAM
    3h 32m
    $2,164–8,576

  2. Drive  469.5 km

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    1. Drive from Matamoros to Tampicocar car 469.5 km
    6h 14m
    $842–1,216

  3. Bus

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

  4. 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
    $2,034–7,034

  5. 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 57m
    $2,500–9,063

  6. 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

Matamoros to Tampico by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$950Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico and Tampico, Mexico?

Viva Aerobus and Aeroméxico fly from General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) once daily. Alternatively, 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.

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