There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Padre Island by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or car ferry
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Bus via San Antonio
best- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastlebus 65
8h 45m$35–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus FlixBus US1164
- Take the bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastlebus 65
9h 48m$33–63Drive 346.7 mi
- Drive from Austin to South Padre Islandcar 346.7 mi
6h 30m$64–92Fly to Corpus Christi International Airport, bus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP)plane AUS - CRP
- Take the bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastlebus
6h 40m$87–413Train, bus
- Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastlebus 65
10h 8m$50–91Fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport, bus, car ferry
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane AUS - MFE
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Aransas Passbus
- Take the carferry from Aransas Pass, TX to Port Aransas, TXcarferry
8h 20m$109–552
Austin to Padre Island by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Padre Island is to bus via San Antonio which costs $35 - $60 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Padre Island is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Padre Island. However, there are services departing from Downtown Austin and arriving at 11th @ Sandcastle via San Antonio Bus Station, Staples Street Station Bay G and Southside Station Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Austin and Padre Island is 261 miles. The road distance is 348.7 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Padre Island without a car is to bus via San Antonio which takes 8h 45m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Austin to Padre Island, including transfers.
Austin to Padre Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Austin station.
Austin to Padre Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Antonio Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Padre Island is 349 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Austin to Padre Island.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Padre Island, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Downtown Austin to 11th @ Sandcastle via San Antonio Bus Station, Staples Street Station Bay G, Southside Station Bay J, and Southside Station Bay E in around 8h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Corpus Christi International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Corpus Christi International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Corpus Christi International Airport via Harlingen, Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Corpus Christi International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Austin to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Corpus Christi Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Corpus Christi Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Corpus Christi Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
Bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
Bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
Bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from McAllen Central Station to Aransas Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Car ferry from Aransas Pass, TX to Port Aransas, TX
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- Texas Department of Transportation Ferry Boat Schedules
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