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How to get fromTampa to Matamorosby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Tampa to Matamoros by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Tampa to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane TPA - BRO
    8h 16m
    $2,374–7,578

  2. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane SRQ - BRO
    11h 4m
    $2,050–9,367

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Brownsville Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 45m
    $4,479–6,442

  4. Drive  2,095.6 km

    1. Drive from Tampa to Matamoroscar car 2,095.6 km
    23h 12m
    $4,380–6,327

  5. Fly Tampa to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane TPA - HRL
    2. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Brownsvillebus bus
    8h 45m
    $2,474–9,528

  6. Fly Tampa to Mcallen Miller International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane TPA - MFE
    2. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Brownsvillebus bus
    9h 7m
    $2,587–9,671

  7. Train to Orlando, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane MCO - BRO
    8h 1m
    $2,569–9,792

  8. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston to Matamorosbus bus
    33h 33m
    $4,390–5,962

Tampa to Matamoros by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$4,479Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,517 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Brownsville Bus Station via Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 29h 45m.

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