There are 5 ways to get from Tampico to Mexico City by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Benito Juárez International Airport
best- Fly from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane TAM - MEX
1h 17m$2,000–8,500Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tampico Ejército to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
7h 30m$1,100–1,600Bus via Tampico
- Take the bus from Tampico to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
5h 24m$1,440–2,001Drive 447.5 km
- Drive from Tampico to Mexico Citycar 447.5 km
5h 27m$1,133–1,637Fly to Felipe Ángeles International Airport
- Fly from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)plane TAM - NLU
2h 39m$1,179–4,484
Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tampico to Mexico City is to bus which costs $1100 - $1600 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tampico to Mexico City is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $2000 - $8500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tampico Ejército and arriving at Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Tampico and Mexico City is 341 km. The road distance is 447.5 km.
The best way to get from Tampico to Mexico City without a car is to bus via Tampico which takes 5h 24m and costs $1400 - $2000.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to fly from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), including transfers and time at the airport.
Tampico to Mexico City bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, depart from Tampico station.
The best way to get from Tampico to Mexico City is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $2000 - $8500. Alternatively, you can bus via Tampico, which costs $1400 - $2000 and takes 5h 24m.
The quickest flight from Tampico International Airport Airport to Benito Juárez International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 17m.
Tampico to Mexico City bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, arrive at Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte station.
What companies run services between Tampico, Mexico and Mexico City, Mexico?
Aeroméxico flies from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Omnibus de Mexico operates a bus from Tampico to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte hourly. Tickets cost $1,100–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from Tampico International Airport to Benito Juárez International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,000–7,500
- Website
- vivaaerobus.com
Flights from Tampico International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,100–8,500
- Website
- flyaerus.com
Flights from Tampico International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $3,600–8,500
- Phone
- +52 55 5141 4300
- [email protected]
- Website
- odm.com.mx
Bus from Tampico to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- odm.com.mx
- Book at
- odm.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 800 800 0386
- [email protected]
- Website
- ETN Turistar
Bus from Tampico Ejército to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,100–1,600
- Website
- ETN Turistar
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Tampico to Mexico City is 448 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Tampico to Mexico City.
Aeroméxico offers flights from Tampico International Airport Airport to Benito Juárez International Airport Airport.
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