How long is the bus journey from Tampico to Matamoros?

The average bus journey time from Tampico to Matamoros is 14h 6m, covering a distance of 403 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 1m and is operated by ORIENTE .

Which bus companies service the Tampico to Matamoros route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 29 buses available per day, including services from Senda Diamante , ADO , Futura , ORIENTE , Transportes Frontera , ADO GL , Transpais , Diamante , Conexion .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Tampico to Matamoros?

The earliest bus departs from Tampico to Matamoros at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tampico to Matamoros?

A bus trip from Tampico to Matamoros produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Tampico to Matamoros?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ADO , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 9963 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Tampico to Matamoros?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Senda Diamante has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Tampico to Matamoros?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Transpais , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Tampico to Matamoros?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Transpais , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Tampico to Matamoros from R 769 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Tampico to Matamoros on 6 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:15	Rosalio Bustamante	6h 1m	05:16	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	CheapestFastest
	Bus	22:50	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	7h 30m	06:20	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags
	Bus	20:30	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	14h 40m	11:10	Matamoros (Tamps)	No tags
	Bus	20:45	Rosalio Bustamante	7h 42m	04:27	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags
ORIENTE SELECT + Futura	Bus	21:30	Rosalio Bustamante	7h 35m	05:05	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags

Next departures from Tampico to Matamoros on 7 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:15	Rosalio Bustamante	6h 1m	05:16	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	CheapestFastest
	Bus	01:30	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	7h 30m	09:00	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags
	Bus	07:46	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	7h 30m	15:16	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags
	Bus	02:07	Rosalio Bustamante	7h 32m	09:39	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags
Transportes Frontera + Futura	Bus	00:15	Rosalio Bustamante	8h 19m	08:34	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags

Next departures from Tampico to Matamoros on 8 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:15	Rosalio Bustamante	6h 1m	05:16	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	CheapestFastest
	Bus	01:30	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	7h 30m	09:00	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags
	Bus	07:46	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	7h 30m	15:16	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags
	Bus	02:07	Rosalio Bustamante	7h 32m	09:39	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags
Transportes Frontera + Futura	Bus	00:45	Rosalio Bustamante	7h 49m	08:34	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags

Next departures from Tampico to Matamoros on 9 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:15	Rosalio Bustamante	6h 1m	05:16	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	CheapestFastest
	Bus	02:07	Rosalio Bustamante	7h 32m	09:39	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags
Transportes Frontera + Futura	Bus	00:45	Rosalio Bustamante	7h 49m	08:34	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags
Futura + ORIENTE SELECT	Bus	19:05	Rosalio Bustamante	8h 18m	03:23	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags
	Bus	14:33	Rosalio Bustamante	7h 47m	22:20	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags

Next departures from Tampico to Matamoros on 10 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:15	Rosalio Bustamante	6h 1m	05:16	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	CheapestFastest
	Bus	01:58	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	7h 30m	09:28	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags
	Bus	07:46	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	7h 30m	15:16	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags
	Bus	02:07	Rosalio Bustamante	7h 32m	09:39	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags
ORIENTE SELECT + Futura	Bus	00:30	Rosalio Bustamante	11h 5m	11:35	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags

Next departures from Tampico to Matamoros on 11 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:15	Rosalio Bustamante	6h 1m	05:16	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	CheapestFastest
	Bus	02:07	Rosalio Bustamante	7h 32m	09:39	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags
Transportes Frontera + Conexiones	Bus	02:55	Rosalio Bustamante	1d 1h	04:15	Matamoros	No tags
Futura + Conexiones	Bus	04:08	Rosalio Bustamante	1d	04:15	Matamoros	No tags
	Bus	14:33	Rosalio Bustamante	7h 47m	22:20	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags

Next departures from Tampico to Matamoros on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:15	Rosalio Bustamante	6h 1m	05:16	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	CheapestFastest
	Bus	02:07	Rosalio Bustamante	7h 32m	09:39	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags
Transportes Frontera + Futura	Bus	02:55	Rosalio Bustamante	1d 1h	04:27	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags
Futura + ORIENTE SELECT	Bus	22:04	Rosalio Bustamante	8h 39m	06:43	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags
	Bus	14:33	Rosalio Bustamante	7h 47m	22:20	Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:22 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Tampico to Matamoros

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Matamoros. The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 434, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 10mAverage duration

406 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 0 - R 4 057	Average duration14h 6m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 434 - R 568	Average duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Tampico and Matamoros?

Stops in Tampico

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

A
Terminal de Autobuses de Matamoros
Luis Aguilar 8, Modelo, 87360 Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico
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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

Compare bus companies

Senda Diamante

4/531 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi3.9

ADO

4/59 997 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi2.1

Futura

3.5/5736 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi1.7

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

ADO GL

4/5939 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi1.7

Transpais

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.6

Diamante

4/5364 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Conexion

2.5/547 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.5

WiFi1.1

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How long is the bus journey from Tampico to Matamoros?
The average bus journey time from Tampico to Matamoros is 14h 6m, covering a distance of 403 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 1m and is operated by ORIENTE.
Which bus companies service the Tampico to Matamoros route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 29 buses available per day, including services from Senda Diamante, ADO, Futura, ORIENTE, Transportes Frontera, ADO GL, Transpais, Diamante, Conexion.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Tampico to Matamoros?
The earliest bus departs from Tampico to Matamoros at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tampico to Matamoros?
A bus trip from Tampico to Matamoros produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Tampico to Matamoros?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ADO, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 9963 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Tampico to Matamoros?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Senda Diamante has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Tampico to Matamoros?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Transpais, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Tampico to Matamoros?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Transpais, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

04/12

R 786

05/12

R 788

Today

R 788

07/12

R 788

08/12

R 788

09/12

R 788

10/12

R 788

11/12

R 788

The cheapest trip from Tampico to Matamoros, TAM was searched and found on 04 Dec 2025 with a price of R 786

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

You can expect to pay from R 786 to R 1 249 for a bus ticket from Tampico to Matamoros, TAM based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 788, which is on 2025-12-11.

Usually ADO GL, Futura 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.