How long is the bus ride from San Luis Potosí to Tampico?

The average bus trip duration from San Luis Potosí to Tampico is 16h 59m, covering a distance of 198 miles (319 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 59m and is operated by Transportes Frontera .

Which bus companies service the San Luis Potosí to Tampico route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from Senda Diamante , Transportes Frontera , ETN , Futura , ORIENTE , Transpais , Diamante , Chihuahuenses , Rojo de los Altos , Turistar , Estrella del Norte , ECO Plus Regios .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Luis Potosí to Tampico?

The earliest bus departs from San Luis Potosí to Tampico at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Luis Potosí to Tampico?

A bus trip from San Luis Potosí to Tampico generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from San Luis Potosí to Tampico?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ETN , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 216 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Luis Potosí to Tampico?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Senda Diamante has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

Which bus company has the most timely service from San Luis Potosí to Tampico?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Transpais , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Luis Potosí to Tampico?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Transpais , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Luis Potosí to Tampico from $54 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Luis Potosí to Tampico on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30am	Central de Autobuses	5h 59m	12:29pm	Rosalio Bustamante	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:00am	Central de Autobuses	7h 44m	11:44am	Rosalio Bustamante	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Central de Autobuses	5h 59m	7:29pm	Rosalio Bustamante	No tags
Bus	2:55am	San Luis Potosí Boulevard San Luis	6h	8:55am	Ciudad Madero Av. Ejército Mexicano	No tags
Bus	2:55am	San Luis Potosí Boulevard San Luis	6h 20m	9:15am	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Potosí to Tampico on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:55am	San Luis Potosí Boulevard San Luis	6h	8:55am	Ciudad Madero Av. Ejército Mexicano	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:55am	San Luis Potosí Boulevard San Luis	6h 20m	9:15am	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags

Next departures for San Luis Potosí to Tampico on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:55am	San Luis Potosí Boulevard San Luis	6h	8:55am	Ciudad Madero Av. Ejército Mexicano	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:55am	San Luis Potosí Boulevard San Luis	6h 20m	9:15am	Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 11:21 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Potosí to Tampico

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Tampico. The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

6hAverage Duration

200 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$0 - $298	Average Duration16h 59m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $37	Average Duration6h	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Luis Potosí and Tampico?

Stops in San Luis Potosí

A
Central de Autobuses
Benito Juárez 250, Damián Carmona, 78399 San Luis Potosí
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B
Terminal Terrestre Potosina
Carretera México, Km 2.5, s/n (Col. Santa Fe Sur), 78390 San Luis Potosi
C
Avenida Mexico #1147
Avenida Mexico #1147, De Tequisquiapan, 78230 San Luis, S.L.P., Mexico

Stops in Tampico

A
Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Grupo Senda
Rosalio Bustamante No. 210, Allende, 89130 Tampico, TAMPS
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B
Terminal de Autobuses Norte de Tampico - Omnibus
Calle Belizario Dominguez No. 101 (esquina Carretera Tampico - Mante), Nuevo Progreso - 89318 Tampico
C
Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - Omnibus
Calle Rosalio Bustamante No. 210, Ignacio Allende - 89130 Tampico
D
Terminal de Autobuses de Tampico - ETN
Prolongacion Ejército Mexicano, 1436 (Col. Santo Niño), 89470 Tampico, TAMPS
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Compare bus companies

Senda Diamante

4/531 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi3.9

Transportes Frontera

2.5/5139 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi1.1

ETN

4.5/5218 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.9

Futura

3.5/5736 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi1.7

ORIENTE

2.5/541 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi0

Transpais

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.6

Diamante

4/5363 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.7

Chihuahuenses

3/5160 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.8

Rojo de los Altos

3/523 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.9

Turistar

4/520 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.2

Estrella del Norte

3/512 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi2.2

ECO Plus Regios

2.5/511 reviews

Staff2

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Luis Potosí to Tampico by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How long is the bus ride from San Luis Potosí to Tampico?
The average bus trip duration from San Luis Potosí to Tampico is 16h 59m, covering a distance of 198 miles (319 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 59m and is operated by Transportes Frontera.
Which bus companies service the San Luis Potosí to Tampico route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from Senda Diamante, Transportes Frontera, ETN, Futura, ORIENTE, Transpais, Diamante, Chihuahuenses, Rojo de los Altos, Turistar, Estrella del Norte, ECO Plus Regios.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Luis Potosí to Tampico?
The earliest bus departs from San Luis Potosí to Tampico at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Luis Potosí to Tampico?
A bus trip from San Luis Potosí to Tampico generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Luis Potosí to Tampico?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ETN, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 216 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Luis Potosí to Tampico?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Senda Diamante has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which bus company has the most timely service from San Luis Potosí to Tampico?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Transpais, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Luis Potosí to Tampico?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Transpais, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/27

$160

11/28

$55

Today

$160

11/30

$55

12/01

$95

12/02

$94

12/03

$96

12/04

$95

The cheapest trip from San Luis Potosí to Tampico was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $55

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Luis Potosí to Tampico, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $55 to $160 for a bus ticket from San Luis Potosí to Tampico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-11-30.