What is the travel distance from Tampico to San Luis Potosí?

The distance between the two cities is 201 miles (324 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tampico to San Luis Potosí?

The majority of buses traveling from Tampico to San Luis Potosí start their journey at Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda and wind up at Central de Autobuses. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Tampico to San Luis Potosí from $54 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tampico to San Luis Potosí on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Rosalio Bustamante	5h 59m	5:59pm	Central de Autobuses	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:00pm	Rosalio Bustamante	5h 59m	7:59pm	Central de Autobuses	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Rosalio Bustamante	7h	1:00am	Central de Autobuses	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Rosalio Bustamante	7h 20m	5:20am	Central de Autobuses	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Ciudad Madero Av. Ejército Mexicano	6h 30m	3:00am	San Luis Potosí Boulevard San Luis	No tags

Next departures for Tampico to San Luis Potosí on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Rosalio Bustamante	5h 59m	1:39pm	Central de Autobuses	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:00pm	Rosalio Bustamante	5h 59m	5:59pm	Central de Autobuses	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Rosalio Bustamante	7h	1:00am	Central de Autobuses	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Rosalio Bustamante	7h 20m	5:20am	Central de Autobuses	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Ciudad Madero Av. Ejército Mexicano	6h 30m	3:00am	San Luis Potosí Boulevard San Luis	No tags

Next departures for Tampico to San Luis Potosí on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Rosalio Bustamante	5h 59m	1:39pm	Central de Autobuses	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:00pm	Rosalio Bustamante	5h 59m	5:59pm	Central de Autobuses	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Rosalio Bustamante	7h	1:00am	Central de Autobuses	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Rosalio Bustamante	7h 20m	5:20am	Central de Autobuses	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Ciudad Madero Av. Ejército Mexicano	6h 30m	3:00am	San Luis Potosí Boulevard San Luis	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:09 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Tampico to San Luis Potosí

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach San Luis Potosí. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

200 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$0 - $185	Average Duration16h 51m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $35	Average Duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

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Where are the popular stops in Tampico and San Luis Potosí?

Stops in Tampico

A - Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda

B - Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - ETN

C - Terminal de Autobuses Norte de Tampico - Omnibus

D - Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Omnibus

Stops in San Luis Potosí

A - Central de Autobuses

B - Terminal Terrestre Potosina

C - Avenida Mexico #1147

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tampico to San Luis Potosí by bus

What is the travel distance from Tampico to San Luis Potosí?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tampico to San Luis Potosí?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$55

11/16

$55

Today

$55

11/18

$54

11/19

$55

11/20

$96

11/21

$55

11/22

$55

The cheapest trip from Tampico to San Luis Potosí was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $54

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

You can expect to pay from $54 to $97 for a bus ticket from Tampico to San Luis Potosí based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-11-18.

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.