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Matamoros to Tampico bus

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Matamoros - Tampico Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 4 intercity buses per day from Matamoros to Tampico. Traveling by bus from Matamoros to Tampico usually takes around 6 hours and 29 minutes, but the fastest ADO GL bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Distance252 mi (406 km)
Shortest duration6h 15m
Cheapest price$46.00
Trips per day4
Most frequent serviceADO
Bus lines2

What bus companies travel from Matamoros to Tampico?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Matamoros to Tampico that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, ADO usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
ADO36h 28m$46.93
ADO GL16h 33m$49.63
  • Book ADO from Matamoros to Tampico from $46. There are 3 trips per day offered by ADO from Matamoros to Tampico and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO ticket to Tampico. In Matamoros, ADO departs to Tampico from Central de Autobuses Lucio Blanco . In Tampico, ADO arrives at Central de Autobuses .

    An average trip on ADO from Matamoros to Tampico takes 6 hours and 28 minutes , while the fastest available ADO trip will get you to Tampico in 6 hours and 15 minutes .

    On weekends, ADO offers 3 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Tampico.

  • ADO GL is a prominent Mexican passenger bus company that has been operating since 1992. It is part of the renowned ADO group and focuses on luxury travel, primarily serving Mexico's southern and eastern regions, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula. ADO GL offers deluxe coaches with executive-style seats, ample legroom, and various amenities such as air conditioning, restrooms, power outlets, and beverage services, providing a truly luxurious experience for passengers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 29 minutes to cover the 252 miles from Matamoros to Tampico. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 15 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.

With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.

The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Matamoros to Tampico, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Matamoros to Tampico every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Matamoros to Tampico without transferring.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Matamoros?

Main departure station: Central de Autobuses Lucio Blanco

Most buses depart from the main station in Matamoros.

All bus stations in Matamoros:

  • Central de Autobuses Lucio Blanco

Where does the bus arrive in Tampico?

Main arrival station: Central de Autobuses

All buses from Matamoros arrive at one main station in Tampico.

All bus stations in Tampico:

  • Central de Autobuses

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