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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dallas to South Padre Island by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Dallas to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane DAL - HRL
    2. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    3h 49m
    $161–466

  2. Drive 542.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Dallas to South Padre Islandcar car 542.2 mi
    9h 23m
    $99–143

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dallas to Brownsvillebus bus Dallas
    2. Take the taxi from Brownsville to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 14m
    $175–215

  4. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane DFW - HRL
    2. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 46m
    $163–483

  5. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane DFW - BRO
    5h 40m
    $100–494

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus bus FlixBus US1164
    16h 40m

Dallas (DAL) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus-us operates a bus from Dallas Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsville once daily, and the journey takes 14h 35m.

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