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

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Houston to South Padre Island is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Downtown Houston to South Padre Island is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 27m and costs $170 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Downtown Houston and South Padre Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Houston station to South Padre Island. However, there are services departing from Houston Bus Station and arriving at Las Palmas Port Isabel via La Plaza at Brownsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

How far is it from Downtown Houston to South Padre Island?

The distance between Downtown Houston and South Padre Island is 329 miles. The road distance is 369.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Downtown Houston to South Padre Island without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 29m and costs $150 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Downtown Houston to South Padre Island, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Downtown Houston to South Padre Island bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Downtown Houston to South Padre Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Houston to South Padre Island is 370 miles. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Downtown Houston to South Padre Island.

Where can I stay near South Padre Island?

There are 894+ hotels available in South Padre Island.

Downtown Houston to South Padre Island - 6 ways to travel via plane, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Downtown Houston 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
3h 27m
$171–591
Drive 367.6 mi
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1. Drive from Downtown Houston to South Padre Islandcar 367.6 mi
7h 21m
$68–97
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from Victoria to Brownsville Bus Stationbus
3. Take the taxi from Brownsville Bus Station to South Padre Islandtaxi
7h 29m
$159–209
Line 500 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from San Jacinto St @ Rusk St to Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Directbus
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
4h 5m
$153–454
Line 500 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
1. Take the bus from San Jacinto St @ Rusk St to Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Directbus
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane IAH - BRO
5h
$90–465
Bus
1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus FlixBus US1126
11h 6m
$78–142

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

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Distance: 327.5 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Houston Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsville twice daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Downtown Houston 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 367.6 mi

Bus, taxi

Line 500 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

Line 500 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

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