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My Tho is the main gateway to the Mekong Delta, a short trip south of Ho Chi Minh City. It is an easy way to leave the city for a day among coconut groves and the waters of the Tien River, or to continue deeper into the delta. You can book your transport on GoAsia.cc.
Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho by Bus
The bus is the go-to option for most travelers. On booking platforms, tickets cost about $6 to $7 and the trip takes 1 hour 35 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes (October 2026).[1] Departures are listed from early morning to late evening.[1]
Bus Types
The platforms list express buses, 28-seat seater buses and 45-berth sleeper buses with TV.[1] Space for large suitcases can be limited on seater buses, so a sleeper bus or a private car is better if you carry heavy bags.
Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho by Private Transfer
A private transfer picks you up at your hotel or the airport and suits groups and anyone with a lot of luggage. On booking platforms, private cars and vans are listed at about $44 to $155 per vehicle and take 50 minutes to 2 hours (October 2026).[1] Vehicle options range from 3-seat sedans to 13-seat and 14-seat minibuses and vans.[1]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price (USD) | Duration |
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| Bus | $6 - $7 | 1h 35m - 2h 20m[1] |
| Private Transfer | $44 - $155 | 50m - 2h[1] |
Tips for Traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho
- Departure Points: Ho Chi Minh City is large, so check which bus station or pickup point your ticket uses and allow time to get there from your hotel.
- Book in Advance: Buses are frequent, but book ahead around public holidays such as Tet, when many people travel to the provinces.
- Scenic Views: Try for a window seat to see the landscape change from the city outskirts to rice paddies and orchards.
Timetable
| Bus Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho $ 5.58–6.58 1h 35m – 2h 20m | |
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| Taxi Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho $ 43.59–154.21 50m – 2h | |
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| Bus Ho Chi Minh City - Tien Giang $ 12.07 2h | |
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| Taxi Ho Chi Minh City - Tien Giang $ 53.10–145.84 1h 30m | |
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| Bus Ca Mau - My Tho $ 7.08 1h 20m | |
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| Bus Binh Duong - Tien Giang $ 10.57 2h | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Ho Chi Minh to My Tho, including current prices and schedules.
The bus is the cheapest way. Booking platforms list tickets from about $6 (October 2026).
A private transfer is the fastest, listed at about 50 minutes at the quickest depending on traffic. It also saves you the trip to a bus station.
By bus the journey takes 1 hour 35 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. Private transfers take 50 minutes to 2 hours.
This depends on the operator. Ask which stop your service uses before you book, so you can plan the onward ride to your hotel or the riverfront.
Yes. Booking platforms list vans and minibuses for up to 14 passengers, with prices of about $44 to $155 per vehicle (October 2026).
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.