Monterrey to Tampico bus with Senda
Senda buses from Monterrey Central Bus Station to Tampico Central Bus Station: around 7h 40min, 12 departures on a typical weekday and fares from MX$394.
Why travel with Senda from Monterrey to Tampico
Grupo Senda has run buses in northern Mexico since 1934. On the Monterrey to Tampico route you get:
Adjustable seats
Wi-Fi on board
Power sockets
Restroom on board
Air conditioning
Luggage included
Onboard entertainment
Seat belts and monitored buses
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Monterrey to Tampico by bus at a glance
12 departures on a typical weekday
First bus 1:55 AM, last bus 11:59 PM
From Monterrey Central Bus Station
To Tampico Central Bus Station
Around 7h 40min travel time
About 500 km, fares from MX$394
Monterrey to Tampico by bus: schedule, stations and trip
On Wednesday, November 25, 2026, the booking flow showed 12 Senda departures from Monterrey Central Bus Station to Tampico Central Bus Station. Departure times that day: 1:55 AM, 6:05 AM, 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:05 PM, 5:30 PM, 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM, 11:00 PM, 11:59 PM.
Schedules change by date and season, so search your travel date to see the exact times and fares.
Where the bus leaves from
Monterrey Central Bus Station, Av. Cristóbal Colón 855, Colonia Industrial, Monterrey, Nuevo León. The Central de Autobuses is next to Central station on Metrorrey Line 1, a few minutes from downtown Monterrey by metro, taxi or ride-hailing app.
Where the bus arrives
Tampico Central Bus Station, Av. Rosalío Bustamante, Tampico, Tamaulipas. Tampico Central Bus Station is north of downtown Tampico. Taxis and city buses connect it with the historic center, Ciudad Madero and Playa Miramar.
The trip
The trip covers about 500 km, mostly on highways 85 and 81 via Ciudad Victoria. Senda buses take around 7 hours 40 minutes (between 7h and 7h 55min depending on the departure). Traffic, roadworks and checkpoints can add time. With 5 departures in the evening or at night, you can travel overnight and arrive in the morning.
Arriving in Tampico
Tampico, at the mouth of the Pánuco River on the Gulf of Mexico, is known for its historic center with French-style iron balconies, the Plaza de Armas, its seafood and the famous “tortas de la barda”. Playa Miramar, one of the longest beaches in the Gulf, is a short ride away in Ciudad Madero.