There are 6 ways to get from Dallas to South Padre Island by plane, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Dallas to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane DAL - HRL
- Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi
3h 49m$161–486Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane DFW - BRO
5h 40m$70–344Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Dallas to Brownsvillebus Dallas
- Take the taxi from Brownsville to South Padre Islandtaxi
10h 14m$175–215Drive 542.2 mi
- Drive from Dallas to South Padre Islandcar 542.2 mi
9h 23m$99–143Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane DFW - HRL
- Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi
4h 49m$153–453Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus FlixBus US1164 / ...
18h$120–184
Dallas (DAL) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to South Padre Island is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas to South Padre Island is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 49m and costs $160 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas station to South Padre Island. However, there are services departing from Dallas Bus Station and arriving at Las Palmas Port Isabel via La Plaza at Brownsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
The distance between Dallas and South Padre Island is 508 miles. The road distance is 545.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas to South Padre Island without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 10h 14m and costs $170 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Dallas to South Padre Island, including transfers.
Dallas to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Dallas Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dallas to South Padre Island is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $70 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 18h.
Dallas to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at La Plaza at Brownsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to South Padre Island is 545 miles. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Dallas to South Padre Island.
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 USA operates a bus from Dallas Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsville twice daily. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 14h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Rio Grande Valley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Dallas to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Dallas to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Dallas to Brownsville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsville
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $75–130
Ubeda Transportation
- Phone
- +1 956-601-7794
Eco Taxis Matamoros
- Phone
- +52 868 812 3456
Sitio Central Camionera
- Phone
- +52 868 813 4455
Taxis Aeropuerto (Servando Canales)
- Phone
- +52 868 812 0000
Ubeda Transportation
- Phone
- +1 956-601-7794
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