~4h 45mTotal estimate
~€61–191Rough fare per person
Flight to Ciudad Madero
Houston → Ciudad Madero · about ~1h 25m in the air · ~€60–190
Bus to Tampico
Ciudad Madero → Tampico · about 20m · ~€1
Houston → Tampico
United States to Mexico · 1 border · Where else can you go from Houston?
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About the trip from Houston to Tampico
Houston (United States) and Tampico (Mexico) are 869 km (540 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, direct: ~4h 45m door to door, for ~€61–191 per person. Without flying, it takes about 20h 10m by bus, via Laredo, San Nicolás de los Garza and Monterrey. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Houston to Ciudad Madero: ~1h 25m in the air, 871 km, ~€60–190
- Bus from Ciudad Madero to Tampico: about 20m, 6 km, ~€1
Every route we know
- Flight, direct: ~4h 45m, no changes, ~€61–191
- Bus, via Laredo, San Nicolás de los Garza and Monterrey: about 20h 10m, 3 changes, ~€27–85
Questions
How long does it take to get from Houston to Tampico?
~4h 45m door to door by flight, direct, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Houston to Tampico?
~€61–191 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Houston to Tampico without flying?
Yes: by bus, via Laredo, San Nicolás de los Garza and Monterrey, in about 20h 10m, for ~€27–85.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.