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

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There are 5 ways to get from El Campo to South Padre Island by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Campo to Brownsville Bus Stationbus bus Houston
    2. Take the taxi from Brownsville Bus Station to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 42m
    $147–183

  2. Drive 295.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Campo to South Padre Islandcar car 295.5 mi
    6h 5m
    $54–78

  3. Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from El Campo to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane HOU - HRL
    3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 16m
    $224–660

  4. Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from El Campo to Houston - Harrisburg Blvdbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane IAH - HRL
    3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 30m
    $206–525

  5. Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

    1. Take the bus from El Campo to Houston - Harrisburg Blvdbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane IAH - BRO
    7h 25m
    $143–536

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

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 311.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from El Campo to South Padre Island. However, you can take the taxi to El Campo, take the bus to Brownsville Bus Station, then take the taxi to South Padre Island. Alternatively, you can drive from El Campo to South Padre Island in around 6h 5m.

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