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How to get fromAustin to North Padre Islandby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to North Padre Island by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Austin to George Westbus bus
    2. Take the bus from George West to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Corpus Christi Bus Station to North Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 47m
    $183–232

  2. Drive  238.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to North Padre Islandcar car 238.7 mi
    5h 19m
    $44–63

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP)plane plane AUS - CRP
    2. Take the taxi from Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) to North Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 19m
    $186–532

  4. Bus, taxi via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from SpohnSouth @Saratoga to North Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    9h 26m
    $134–187

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus US1164
    2. Take the taxi from Compton @ Waldron to North Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 16m
    $117–167

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) flights

Calendar100Weekly Planes
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and North Padre Island, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Austin to North Padre Island. However, you can take the bus to George West, take the bus to Corpus Christi Bus Station, then take the taxi to North Padre Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Austin to North Padre Island in around 5h 19m.

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