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How to get fromSan Antonio to Tampicoby plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from San Antonio to Tampico by plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane plane SAT - TAM
    6h 31m
    $1,922–10,022

  2. Drive 870.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Antonio to Tampicocar car 870.2 km
    10h 45m
    $1,680–2,427

  3. Bus via Reynosa

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus bus Dallas
    2. Take the bus from Reynosa Juárez to Tampicobus bus
    12h 22m
    $2,213–2,971

  4. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane plane AUS - TAM
    8h 59m
    $2,133–10,433

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus bus Dallas
    2. Take the bus from Reynosa to Tampicobus bus
    13h 47m
    $1,933–2,751

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio to Monterreybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterrey Centro to Tampicobus bus FlixBus MX510
    16h 30m
    $1,705–2,862

  7. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Nuevo Laredo Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1160 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Tampicobus bus
    16h 40m
    $1,801–2,746

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,989Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 820.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Tampico, Mexico?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio to Tampico via McAllen Central Station, Reynosa, and Reynosa Juárez in around 12h 22m.

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