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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Xalapa to Tampico. Traveling by bus from Xalapa to Tampico usually takes around 8 hours and 43 minutes, but the fastest ADO bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 196 mi (315 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $64.40 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | ADO |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Xalapa to Tampico?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Xalapa to Tampico. ADO connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADO | 3 | 8h 43m | $65.23 |
Book ADO from Xalapa to Tampico from $64. There are 3 trips per day offered by ADO from Xalapa to Tampico and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO ticket to Tampico. In Xalapa, ADO departs to Tampico from Central Bus Station . In Tampico, ADO arrives at Tampico ADO Central Tampico and one other station.
An average trip on ADO from Xalapa to Tampico takes 8 hours and 43 minutes , while the fastest available ADO trip will get you to Tampico in 7 hours and 10 minutes .
On weekends, ADO offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Tampico.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 43 minutes to cover the 196 miles from Xalapa to Tampico. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Xalapa to Tampico for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Tampico, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Xalapa to Tampico, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Xalapa?
Main departure station: Central Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Xalapa.
All bus stations in Xalapa:
Central Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Tampico?
Main arrival station: Tampico ADO Central Tampico
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Tampico.
All bus stations in Tampico:
Tampico ADO Central Tampico
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