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

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There are 4 ways to get from Austin to South Padre Island by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane AUS - HRL
    2. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    3h 33m
    $151–482

  2. Drive  346.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to South Padre Islandcar car 346.7 mi
    6h 29m
    $64–92

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Brownsvillebus bus Dallas
    2. Take the taxi from Brownsville to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 19m
    $154–189

  4. Fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane AUS - BRO
    6h 52m
    $78–403

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, 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.

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