Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan Francisco to Tampicoby plane, subway, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

Find Transport to Tampico

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Tampico by plane, subway, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane plane SFO - TAM
    8h 54m
    $2,883–12,222

  2. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Terminal Tlaquepaquebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 6 to Tampicobus bus
    2d 10h
    $6,336–9,006

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Marcos to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Reynosa Juárez to Tampicobus bus
    2d 16h
    $21,887–34,794

  4. Drive  3,395.4 km

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Tampicocar car 3,395.4 km
    39h 18m
    $8,636–12,474

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane plane OAK - TAM
    9h 6m
    $5,109–15,145

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Terminal Tlaquepaquebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 7 to San Juan de los Lagosbus bus
    5. Take the bus from San Juan de los Lagos to Tampicobus bus
    2d 11h
    $5,867–8,904

  7. BART, bus via Santiago de Querétaro

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus 90
    3. Take the bus from Modesto to Moroleónbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Moroleón to Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 1bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 1 to Tampicobus bus
    2d 20h
    $3,439–6,447

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,733Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Tampico.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,920 km
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Tampico, Mexico?

Aeroméxico, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Tampico via San Jose Diridon, Gilroy Transit Center, Gilroy, Terminal Tlaquepaque, Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 7, and San Juan de los Lagos in around 2d 11h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Mexico

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There