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How to get fromMexicali to Tamaulipasby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Mexicali to Tamaulipas by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Tampico International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane plane MXL - TAM
    5h 14m
    $2,977–6,800

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Chihuahuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chihuahua to Reynosabus bus
    33h 35m
    $4,162–8,015

  3. Bus, train via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    35h 4m
    $6,483–15,059

  4. Drive  2,170.6 km

    1. Drive from Mexicali to Reynosacar car 2,170.6 km
    23h 56m
    $4,122–5,954

  5. Fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

    1. Fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane MXL - BRO
    10h 8m
    $3,998–12,835

  6. Fly to General Lucio Blanco International Airport

    1. Fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX)plane plane MXL - REX
    6h 13m
    $4,787–14,300

  7. Bus via Chihuahua

    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Chihuahuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chihuahua to Reynosabus bus
    37h 50m
    $4,262–8,215

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to San Luis Río Coloradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Streetbus bus 95
    3. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Marcos to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    43h 16m
    $6,154–15,594

Mexicali to Tamaulipas by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration43h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$6,154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,081.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Mexicali, Mexico and Tamaulipas, Mexico?

Viva Aerobus, Aeroméxico, and Volaris fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mexicali to Reynosa via Chihuahua in around 33h 35m.

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