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Bus TicketsMexico City Tampico

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From Mexico City to Tampico by bus

Route to the Gulf of Mexico with frequent nighttime departures. On BUZ, you can compare ADO, ADO Platino, ETN, and Turistar and check real-time schedules before booking.

~5 hours 50 minutes
Approximate duration

~500 km
Distance

4 operators
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Starting at $1,052 MXN
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OPERATORS ON THIS ROUTE

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ADO
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ETN
Turistar

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MAIN TERMINALS

Where are you coming from, and where are you going?

Mexico City, North Bus Terminal

Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico City

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Tampico, Bus Terminal

Rosalío Bustamante Ave., Tampico, Tamaulipas.

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YOUR DESTINATION

Tampico is waiting for you

Kiosk in the Plaza de Armas in Tampico

Puerto del Golfo with a Jaibo Flavor

Tampico combines the French-style bandstand in its Plaza de Armas with Laguna del Carpintero, a body of water right in the heart of the city, and Miramar Beach, just a few minutes away. Its cuisine, featuring crab as the star ingredient, is one of the most renowned in the Gulf.

Plaza de Armas
Carpintero Lagoon
Miramar Beach

Photo: Nanahuatl, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Passengers boarding a BUZ bus at platform 7 of a terminal

ON BOARD

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Quick Questions About This Route

ADO, ADO Platino, ETN, and Turistar currently operate this route. On BUZ, you can compare their schedules and available prices all in one place.

The departure point is Mexico City, North Bus Terminal (Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico City), and the arrival point is Tampico, Central Bus Station (Av. Rosalío Bustamante, Tampico, Tamps.).

Starting at $1,052 MXN, depending on the carrier, time of day, and availability. Prices change daily—check them in real time on BUZ before booking.

At BUZ, you can pay online with a credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, or American Express), Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Your e-ticket will be sent to your email once the purchase is complete.

The distance is approximately 500 km. The trip usually takes about 5 hours and 50 minutes, although this varies depending on the carrier, the schedule, and traffic conditions.

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