How far is Tampico from Matamoros by coach?

The distance between Matamoros and Tampico by coach is approximately 248 miles (399 km).

Is there a way to reach Tampico from Matamoros without a car?

You can travel to Tampico from Matamoros by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Matamoros to Tampico from £35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Matamoros to Tampico on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:30	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	7h 15m	16:45	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	CheapestFastest
	Bus	18:30	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	7h 15m	01:45	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags
	Bus	22:00	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	7h 15m	05:15	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags
	Bus	07:15	Matamoros (Tamps)	15h 5m	22:20	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags
Conexiones + Diamante	Bus	07:30	Matamoros	10h 10m	17:40	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags

Next departures from Matamoros to Tampico on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:00	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	5h 1m	03:01	Rosalio Bustamante	CheapestFastest
Bus	18:30	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	7h 15m	01:45	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags
Bus	22:00	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	7h 15m	05:15	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags
Bus	18:00	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	7h 29m	01:29	Rosalio Bustamante	No tags
Bus	06:15	Matamoros (Tamps)	14h 45m	21:00	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags

Next departures from Matamoros to Tampico on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:30	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	7h 15m	16:45	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	CheapestFastest
Bus	18:30	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	7h 15m	01:45	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags
Bus	22:00	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	7h 15m	05:15	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags
Bus	07:15	Matamoros (Tamps)	16h 15m	23:30	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags
Bus	20:00	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	7h 15m	03:15	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags

Next departures from Matamoros to Tampico on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:30	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	7h 15m	01:45	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	CheapestFastest
Bus	20:00	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	7h 15m	03:15	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags
Bus	22:00	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	7h 15m	05:15	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags
Bus	09:45	Matamoros (Tamps)	23h 50m	09:35	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags
Bus	22:30	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	7h 15m	05:45	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags

Next departures from Matamoros to Tampico on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:30	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	7h 15m	01:45	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	CheapestFastest
	Bus	20:00	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	7h 15m	03:15	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags
	Bus	22:00	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	7h 15m	05:15	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags
Conexiones + Diamante	Bus	07:30	Matamoros	10h 10m	17:40	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags
	Bus	06:15	Matamoros (Tamps)	14h 45m	21:00	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags

Next departures from Matamoros to Tampico on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:30	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	7h 15m	01:45	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	CheapestFastest
	Bus	20:00	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	7h 15m	03:15	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags
	Bus	22:00	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	7h 15m	05:15	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags
	Bus	06:15	Matamoros (Tamps)	14h 45m	21:00	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags
Diamante + Turistar	Bus	13:15	Matamoros (Tamps)	15h	04:15	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 22:17 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Matamoros to Tampico

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Tampico. The journey takes about 7 hours and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7hAverage duration

252 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£0 - £175	Average duration11h 57m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£19 - £26	Average duration7h	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Matamoros and Tampico?

Stops in Matamoros

A
Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros
Luis Aguilar 8, Modelo, 87360 Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico
Visit page
B
Sucursal Periferico MAM Parada de Autobuses
Blvd. Manuel Cabazos Lerma # 14 entre candido aguilar y av. Del Maestro, Matamoros 87390
C
Plaza Fiesta Parada de Autobuses
Avenida Pedro Cárdenas 100 (Fraccionamento Vitoria), 87390 Matamoros, TAMPS
D
La Copa Matamoros - Parada de Autobuses
Av. Rigo Tovar 2119 antes Prolongación González (Col. Lázaro Cárdenas), 87370 Matamoros

Stops in Tampico

A
Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda
Rosalio Bustamante No. 210, Allende, 89130 Tampico, TAMPS
Visit page
B
Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - ETN
Prolongacion Ejército Mexicano, 1436 (Col. Santo Niño), 89470 Tampico, TAMPS
Visit page
C
Terminal de Autobuses Norte de Tampico - Omnibus
Calle Belizario Dominguez No. 101 (esquina Carretera Tampico - Mante), Nuevo Progreso - 89318 Tampico
D
Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Omnibus
Calle Rosalio Bustamante No. 210, Ignacio Allende - 89130 Tampico

Compare bus companies

Senda Diamante

4/530 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi3.9

Futura

3.5/5735 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.7

ADO

4/59,955 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi2.1

ORIENTE

2.5/541 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness2.9

WiFi0

Transportes Frontera

2.5/5139 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi1.1

ETN

4.5/5216 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness5

WiFi2.9

ADO GL

4/5930 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi1.8

Transpais

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.6

Diamante

4/5362 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.7

MX Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Matamoros, TAM to Tampico

How far is Tampico from Matamoros by coach?
The distance between Matamoros and Tampico by coach is approximately 248 miles (399 km).
Is there a way to reach Tampico from Matamoros without a car?
You can travel to Tampico from Matamoros by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

18/11

£35

19/11

£35

Today

£46

21/11

£46

22/11

£45

23/11

£35

24/11

£46

25/11

£46

The cheapest trip from Matamoros, TAM to Tampico was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £35

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Matamoros, TAM to Tampico as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £35 to £56 for a bus ticket from Matamoros, TAM to Tampico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £35, which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually ADO GL will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.