There are 5 ways to get from Silao to Tampico by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Del Bajío International Airport (BJX) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane BJX - TAM
4h 6m$1,918–4,139Bus via Xilitla
cheapest- Take the bus from Silao to Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 3bus
- Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 3 to Xilitlabus
- Take the bus from Xilitla to Tampicobus
18h 30m$817–1,516Bus via San Luis Potosí
- Take the bus from León to San Luis Potosíbus
- Take the bus from San Luis Potosí to Tampicobus First Class / ...
12h 42m$1,271–2,029Drive 525 km
- Drive from Silao to Tampicocar 525 km
7h 14m$991–1,431Bus
- Take the bus from Silao to Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 3bus
- Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 1 to Tampicobus
13h 50m$1,347–2,016
Del Bajío International Airport (BJX) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Silao to Tampico is to drive which costs $950 - $1500 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Silao to Tampico is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $1900 - $4200.
No, there is no direct bus from Silao to Tampico. However, there are services departing from Silao and arriving at Tampico via León and San Luis Potosí. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
The distance between Silao and Tampico is 408 km. The road distance is 525 km.
The best way to get from Silao to Tampico without a car is to bus via San Luis Potosí which takes 12h 42m and costs $1200 - $2100.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Silao to Tampico, including transfers.
Silao to Tampico bus services, operated by Primera Plus, depart from León station.
The best way to get from Silao to Tampico is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $1900 - $4200. Alternatively, you can bus via San Luis Potosí, which costs $1200 - $2100 and takes 12h 42m.
Silao to Tampico bus services, operated by Primera Plus, arrive at San Luis Potosí station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silao to Tampico is 525 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Silao to Tampico.
What companies run services between Silao, Mexico and Tampico, Mexico?
Aeroméxico, Viva Aerobus, and two other airlines fly from Del Bajío International Airport (BJX) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silao to Tampico via León and San Luis Potosí in around 12h 42m.
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from Del Bajío International Airport to Tampico International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,400–9,000
- Phone
- +52 477 710 0060
- Website
- primeraplus.com.mx
Bus from León to San Luis Potosí
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $440–650
- Schedules at
- primeraplus.com.mx
- Book at
- primeraplus.com.mx
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