What is the cheapest way to get from Baton Rouge to South Padre Island?

The cheapest way to get from Baton Rouge to South Padre Island is to bus which costs $110 - $210 and takes 15h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Baton Rouge to South Padre Island?

The fastest way to get from Baton Rouge to South Padre Island is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 6h 40m and costs $170 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Baton Rouge and South Padre Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Baton Rouge station to South Padre Island. However, there are services departing from Baton Rouge Bus Station and arriving at Las Palmas Port Isabel via Houston - Hillcroft Ave and La Plaza at Brownsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

How far is it from Baton Rouge to South Padre Island?

The distance between Baton Rouge and South Padre Island is 542 miles. The road distance is 638.2 miles.

How do I travel from Baton Rouge to South Padre Island without a car?

The best way to get from Baton Rouge to South Padre Island without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 13h 20m and costs $190 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Baton Rouge to South Padre Island?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Baton Rouge to South Padre Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Baton Rouge to South Padre Island bus from?

Baton Rouge to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Baton Rouge Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Baton Rouge to South Padre Island?

The best way to get from Baton Rouge to South Padre Island is to fly which takes 7h 54m and costs $80 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Alief, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Baton Rouge to South Padre Island bus arrive?

Baton Rouge to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Houston station.

Can I drive from Baton Rouge to South Padre Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Baton Rouge to South Padre Island is 638 miles. It takes approximately 11h 46m to drive from Baton Rouge to South Padre Island.

Where can I stay near South Padre Island?

There are 801+ hotels available in South Padre Island.

Baton Rouge to South Padre Island - 10 ways to travel via bus, plane, and taxi

There are 10 ways to get from Baton Rouge to South Padre Island by bus, plane, taxi, car, bus (Flixbus), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus
2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane LFT - HRL
3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi
6h 40m
$179–518
Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane BTR - BRO
7h 54m
$83–386
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from Victoria to Brownsville Bus Stationbus
4. Take the taxi from Brownsville Bus Station to South Padre Islandtaxi
13h 20m
$196–270
Drive 634.5 mi
1. Drive from Baton Rouge to South Padre Islandcar 634.5 mi
11h 46m
$116–168
Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane BTR - HRL
2. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi
6h 58m
$165–492
Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus
2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane LFT - BRO
7h 43m
$96–409
Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane MSY - HRL
3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi
7h 48m
$193–615
Bus via Alief
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Houstonbus FlixBus 2211
2. Take the bus from Houston - Hillcroft Ave to Brownsville Bus Stationbus Houston
14h 45m
$126–178
Bus
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus FlixBus US1126
15h 55m
$110–203
Bus via Houston
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Houston to Matamorosbus
22h 30m
$128–167

Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights

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4h 7mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 538.5 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Baton Rouge, LA, USA and South Padre Island, TX, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to South Padre Island via Houston, Houston - Hillcroft Ave, La Plaza at Brownsville, and Las Palmas Port Isabel in around 14h 45m.

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How to get fromBaton Rouge to South Padre Islandby bus, plane, taxi, car, bus (Flixbus), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

There are 10 ways to get from Baton Rouge to South Padre Island by bus, plane, taxi, car, bus (Flixbus), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

Bus, taxi

Drive 634.5 mi

Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

Bus via Alief

Bus

Bus via Houston