What is the cheapest way to get from Tampico to Mexicali?

The cheapest way to get from Tampico to Mexicali is to fly and bus which costs $2500 - $7500 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tampico to Mexicali?

The fastest way to get from Tampico to Mexicali is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $2400 - $5500.

Is there a direct bus between Tampico and Mexicali?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampico to Mexicali. However, there are services departing from Tampico and arriving at Mexicali via Aguascalientes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 52m.

How far is it from Tampico to Mexicali?

The distance between Tampico and Mexicali is 2081 km. The road distance is 2474 km.

How do I travel from Tampico to Mexicali without a car?

The best way to get from Tampico to Mexicali without a car is to bus which takes 42h 52m and costs $5000 - $10000.

How long does it take to get from Tampico to Mexicali?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Tampico to Mexicali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tampico to Mexicali bus from?

Tampico to Mexicali bus services, operated by Futura, depart from Tampico station.

Bus or fly from Tampico to Mexicali?

The best way to get from Tampico to Mexicali is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $2400 - $5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5000 - $10000 and takes 42h 52m.

Where does the Tampico to Mexicali bus arrive?

Tampico to Mexicali bus services, operated by Futura, arrive at Aguascalientes station.

What is the time difference between Tampico and Mexicali?

Mexicali is 1h behind Tampico. It is currently 6:19 PM in Tampico and 5:19 PM in Mexicali.

Can I drive from Tampico to Mexicali?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampico to Mexicali is 2474 km. It takes approximately 30h 7m to drive from Tampico to Mexicali.

Where can I stay near Mexicali?

There are 92+ hotels available in Mexicali.

Tampico to Mexicali - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Tampico to Mexicali by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport
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1. Fly from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL)plane TAM - MXL
6h 18m
$2,465–5,434
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tampico to Aguascalientesbus
2. Take the bus from Aguascalientes to Mexicalibus
42h 52m
$5,006–9,713
Drive 2,474 km
1. Drive from Tampico to Mexicalicar 2,474 km
30h 7m
$4,427–6,394
Fly to Tijuana International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane TAM - TIJ
2. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Mexicalibus
9h 20m
$2,517–7,391
Bus via San Luis Potosí
1. Take the bus from Tampico to San Luis Potosíbus
2. Take the bus from San Luis Potosí to Aguascalientesbus
3. Take the bus from Aguascalientes to Mexicalibus
45h 20m
$4,548–9,385
Bus via Santiago de Querétaro
1. Take the bus from Tampico to Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 1bus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 3 to Mexicalibus
2d
$4,185–8,590

Tampico International Airport (TAM) to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) flights

13Weekly Planes

6h 13mAverage Duration

$3,459Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,081.3 km
Duration: 6h 18m

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

Aeroméxico flies from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampico to Mexicali via Aguascalientes in around 42h 52m.

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