Bus Tickets from Mexico City to Tampico

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TodayJun 15
from $43
TomorrowJun 16
from $43
TueJun 17
from $43
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ThuJun 19
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Mexico City
    Departure location: Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: Tampico
    Destination location: Rosalio Bustamante
    Operated by: CONEXIONCONEXION
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Mexico City
    Departure location: Terminal del Norte
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: Tampico
    Destination location: Ciudad Madero Av. Ejército Mexicano
    Operated by: ETNETN
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Mexico City
    Departure location: TAPO
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: Tampico
    Destination location: Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda
    Operated by: ADOADO
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Mexico City
    Departure location: Terminal del Norte
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Tampico
    Destination location: Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda
    Operated by: ADO PlatinoADO Platino
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Mexico City
    Departure location: Indios Verdes
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: Tampico
    Destination location: Rosalio Bustamante
    Operated by: CONEXIONCONEXION
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Mexico City to Tampico.

Bus
Average Price$37 - $198Average Duration7h 30m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$20 - $52Average Duration5h 20m
14kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Mexico City to Tampico

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Tampico. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1.2941176470588238carpool per day
5h 20mAverage Duration
$20Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Mexico City to Tampico: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$56
Average bus trip duration7h 30m
Number of daily buses48
Earliest bus departure12:25am
Distance207 miles (333 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Mexico City to Tampico Bus

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

Best price found
06/13
$38
06/14
$38
Today
$38
06/16
$38
06/17
$38
06/18
$38
06/19
$38
06/20
$38
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Mexico City to Tampico was searched and found on Jun 14, 2025 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $82 for a bus ticket from Mexico City to Tampico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-06-16.

Usually BILM 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Mexico City to Tampico.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Mexico City to Tampico, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Mexico City to Tampico will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Mexico City to Tampico while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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