There are 8 ways to get from Tijuana to Tamaulipas by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Tijuana International Airport to Tampico International Airport
best- Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane TIJ - TAM
5h 19m$2,633–7,512Fly San Diego International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane SAN - MFE
7h 39m$2,524–11,417Bus
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Chihuahuabus
- Take the bus from Chihuahua to Reynosabus
36h 50m$5,330–8,420Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
- Take the bus from Mexicali to San Luis Río Coloradobus
- Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Streetbus 95
- Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus
37h 28m$6,666–15,238Drive 2,342.6 km
- Drive from Tijuana to Reynosacar 2,342.6 km
25h 52m$4,195–6,059Fly Tijuana International Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
- Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane TIJ - BRO
14h 30m$3,052–10,041Fly Tijuana International Airport to General Lucio Blanco International Airport
- Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX)plane TIJ - REX
6h 42m$5,343–19,012Bus via Chihuahua
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Chihuahuabus
- Take the bus from Chihuahua to Reynosabus
40h 55m$5,084–8,559
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Tamaulipas is to fly which costs $2600 - $7500 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Tamaulipas is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $2600 - $7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Tamaulipas. However, there are services departing from Tijuana and arriving at Reynosa via Chihuahua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 50m.
The distance between Tijuana and Tamaulipas is 2208 km. The road distance is 2342.6 km.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Tamaulipas without a car is to bus which takes 36h 50m and costs $5000 - $8500.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Tijuana to Tamaulipas, including transfers.
Tijuana to Tamaulipas bus services, operated by Futura, depart from Tijuana station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Tamaulipas is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $2600 - $7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5000 - $8500 and takes 36h 50m.
Tijuana to Tamaulipas bus services, operated by Futura, arrive at Chihuahua station.
Tamaulipas is 1h ahead of Tijuana. It is currently 12:19 AM in Tijuana and 1:19 AM in Tamaulipas.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Tamaulipas, Mexico?
Viva Aerobus, Aeroméxico, and Volaris fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana to Reynosa via Chihuahua in around 36h 50m.
- Website
- vivaaerobus.com
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to Tampico International Airport via Monterrey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $2,200–7,000
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport via Monterrey
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,500–9,500
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport via Culiacan, Monterrey
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,700–11,000
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to General Lucio Blanco International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $4,500–18,000
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to General Lucio Blanco International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,500–18,000
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to General Lucio Blanco International Airport via Cancun
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $4,500–18,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Yuma Amtrak to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 13m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5,000–12,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- [email protected]
- Website
- futura.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana to Chihuahua
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3,500–5,500
- Schedules at
- futura.com.mx
- Book at
- futura.com.mx
Bus from Chihuahua to Reynosa
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1,900–4,000
- Schedules at
- futura.com.mx
- Book at
- futura.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Tamaulipas is 2343 km. It takes approximately 25h 52m to drive from Tijuana to Tamaulipas.
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