There are 5 ways to get from Mazatlán to Tampico by plane, bus, shuttle, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane MZT - TAM
5h 41m$2,825–9,239Drive 1,115.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Mazatlán to Tampicocar 1,115.6 km
14h 33m$2,103–3,037Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Mazatlán to Aguascalientesbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Aguascalientes to San Luis Potosí
- Take the bus from San Luis Potosí to Tampicobus
19h 57m$2,230–6,824Bus via Ciudad Victoria
- Take the bus from Mazatlán to Ciudad Victoriabus
- Take the bus from Ciudad Victoria to Tampicobus
20h 52m$2,780–5,056Bus
- Take the bus from Mazatlán to Durangobus
- Take the bus from Durango to Tampicobus
21h 45m$2,697–5,185
General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mazatlán to Tampico is to bus and shuttle which costs $2200 - $7000 and takes 19h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Mazatlán to Tampico is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $2800 - $9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mazatlán to Tampico. However, there are services departing from Mazatlán and arriving at Tampico via Ciudad Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 52m.
The distance between Mazatlán and Tampico is 886 km. The road distance is 1115.6 km.
The best way to get from Mazatlán to Tampico without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 19h 57m and costs $2200 - $7000.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Mazatlán to Tampico, including transfers.
Mazatlán to Tampico bus services, operated by Futura, depart from Mazatlán station.
The best way to get from Mazatlán to Tampico is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $2800 - $9500. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Victoria, which costs $2700 - $5500 and takes 20h 52m.
Mazatlán to Tampico bus services, operated by Futura, arrive at Ciudad Victoria station.
Tampico is 1h ahead of Mazatlán. It is currently 1:52 PM in Mazatlán and 2:52 PM in Tampico.
What companies run services between Mazatlán, Mexico and Tampico, Mexico?
Aeroméxico, Viva Aerobus, and Volaris fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mazatlán to Tampico via Ciudad Victoria in around 20h 52m.
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from General Rafael Buelna International Airport to Tampico International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,200–13,000
Flights from General Rafael Buelna International Airport to Tampico International Airport via Queretaro, Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,500–11,000
- Phone
- +52 449 291 3048
- [email protected]
- Website
- TL Premium
Bus from Mazatlán to Aguascalientes
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $950–3,200
- Schedules at
- TL Premium
Shuttle from Aguascalientes to San Luis Potosí
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $450–2,500
- Schedules at
- TL Premium
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Mazatlán to Tampico is 1116 km. It takes approximately 14h 33m to drive from Mazatlán to Tampico.
There are 131+ hotels available in Tampico.