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

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There are 6 ways to get from McAllen to Ciudad Madero by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Reynosa Juárez to Tampicobus bus
    6h 21m
    $997–1,467

  2. Bus via Reynosa

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reynosa to Tampicobus bus
    8h 46m
    $850–1,400

  3. Drive 495.7 km

    1. Drive from McAllen to Ciudad Maderocar car 495.7 km
    6h 49m
    $960–1,386

  4. Fly from General Lucio Blanco International Airport

    1. Fly from General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane plane REX - TAM
    4h 19m
    $2,233–7,417

  5. Bus via Ciudad Victoria

    1. Take the bus from Reynosa to Ciudad Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Victoria to Tampicobus bus
    10h 41m
    $1,244–2,499

  6. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport

    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane plane MFE - TAM
    4h 53m
    $8,883–13,462

General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,914Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between McAllen, TX, USA and Ciudad Madero, Mexico?

ADO operates a bus from Reynosa Juárez to Tampico twice daily. Tickets cost $950–1,400 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, Viva Aerobus and Aeroméxico fly from General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) twice daily.

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