Find coaches from Mexico City to Tampico

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Next departures from Mexico City to Tampico on 4 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
CONEXION
Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas
Rosalio BustamanteCheapest
ETN
Terminal del Norte
Ciudad Madero Av. Ejército MexicanoFastest
ADO
TAPO
Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo SendaNo tags
ADO Platino
Terminal del Norte
Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo SendaNo tags
CONEXION
Indios Verdes
Rosalio BustamanteNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Mexico City to Tampico

Bus
Average priceUS$44 - US$205Average duration7h 20m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$23 - US$38Average duration5h 30m
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 a good way to reach Tampico. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
5h 30mAverage duration
US$23Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Mexico City to Tampico: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$59
Average bus trip duration7h 20m
Number of daily buses49
Earliest bus departure00:25
Distance209 miles
Latest bus departure23:59

Mexico City to Tampico Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Mexico City - Tampico

  1. What's the distance between Mexico City and Tampico by coach?

    The journey from Mexico City to Tampico by coach covers an approximate distance of 215 miles (347 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Mexico City to Tampico without a car?

    You can reach Tampico from Mexico City by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
01/10
US$39
02/10
US$38
Today
US$39
04/10
US$39
05/10
US$39
06/10
US$39
07/10
US$39
08/10
US$38
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Mexico City to Tampico was searched and found on 2 Oct 2025 with a price of US$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 US$38 to US$86 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 US$38, which is on 2025-10-08.

Usually ETN 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 travelling 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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Mexico City to Tampico will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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 travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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