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

The cheapest way to get from Baytown to South Padre Island is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Baytown to South Padre Island is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 32m and costs $230 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Baytown and South Padre Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Baytown to South Padre Island. However, there are services departing from Baytown Truck Center and arriving at Las Palmas Port Isabel via Houston Bus Station and La Plaza at Brownsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

How far is it from Baytown to South Padre Island?

The distance between Baytown and South Padre Island is 344 miles. The road distance is 393.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Baytown to South Padre Island without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 27m and costs $210 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Baytown to South Padre Island, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Baytown to South Padre Island bus arrive?

Baytown to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at La Plaza at Brownsville station.

Can I drive from Baytown to South Padre Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Baytown to South Padre Island is 394 miles. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Baytown to South Padre Island.

Where can I stay near South Padre Island?

There are 1081+ hotels available in South Padre Island.

Baytown to South Padre Island - 6 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Baytown to South Padre Island by plane, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane HOU - HRL
2. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi
2h 32m
$234–666
Drive 391.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Baytown to South Padre Islandcar 391.5 mi
7h 52m
$72–104
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Houston - Telephone Rd to Brownsville Bus Stationbus Houston
2. Take the taxi from Brownsville Bus Station to South Padre Islandtaxi
7h 27m
$213–259
Taxi to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
1. Take the taxi from Baytown to Houston-Airport-IAHtaxi
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane IAH - HRL
3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi
2h 52m
$244–562
Taxi to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
1. Take the taxi from Baytown to Houston-Airport-IAHtaxi
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane IAH - BRO
3h 48m
$181–573
Bus
1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus FlixBus US1126
11h 42m
$98–168

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights

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Distance: 341.5 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Baytown, TX, USA and South Padre Island, TX, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Houston Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsville once daily. Tickets cost $65–120 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Baytown to South Padre Island by plane, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

Drive 391.5 mi

Bus, taxi

Taxi to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

Taxi to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

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