There are 6 ways to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to South Padre Island by plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane AUS - HRL
- Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi
2h 1m$153–478Drive 344 mi
cheapest- Drive from Austin Airport (AUS) to South Padre Islandcar 344 mi
6h 24m$63–91Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Austin to Brownsvillebus Dallas
- Take the taxi from Brownsville to South Padre Islandtaxi
8h 37m$164–207Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Austin-AUS to South Padre Island344 mi
6h 24mFly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane AUS - BRO
5h 24m$107–547Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus FlixBus US1164 / ...
14h 18m$84–134
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to South Padre Island is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to South Padre Island is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 1m and costs $150 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin Airport (AUS) to South Padre Island. However, there are services departing from ABIA Lower Level and arriving at Las Palmas Port Isabel via 5925 Riverside/Grove, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza and La Plaza at Brownsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
The distance between Austin Airport (AUS) and South Padre Island is 316 miles. The road distance is 346 miles.
The best way to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to South Padre Island without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 37m and costs $160 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to South Padre Island, including transfers.
Austin Airport (AUS) to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
The best way to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to South Padre Island is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 14h 18m.
Austin Airport (AUS) to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at La Plaza at Brownsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin Airport (AUS) to South Padre Island is 346 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Austin Airport (AUS) to South Padre Island.
What companies run services between Austin Airport (AUS), USA and South Padre Island, TX, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to La Plaza at Brownsville twice daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 10h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Austin to Brownsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to La Plaza at Brownsville
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Austin-AUS to South Padre Island
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $75–130
Ubeda Transportation
- Phone
- +1 956-601-7794
Taxi
- Phone
- +52868 307 0507
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Línea Rosa Matamoros
- Phone
- +52 868 312 2393
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Matamoros
- Phone
- +52 868 402 5820
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Medellín
- Phone
- +52 868 903 6513
- Website
- facebook.com
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