Houston to Tampico by bus
Tampico lies 869 km (540 mi) south of Houston, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 50 min including stops, over roughly 1,060 km (658 mi) of road.
| Houston | Tampico | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 309,003 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Monterrey) |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 34976–89137 |
Clocks in Tampico are 1 h behind Houston right now, so a 15 h 50 min journey lands only 14 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tampico
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Houston to Tampico
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Staying in Tampico
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Common questions
How far is Tampico from Houston?
869 km (540 mi) in a straight line, south of Houston; by road roughly 1,060 km (658 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to Tampico by bus?
About 15 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Tampico?
Tampico is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Monterrey against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Tampico?
The Peso (MXN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.