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

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

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  1. Taxi to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to El Dorado Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    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
    4h 14m
    $258–695

  2. Drive 388.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galveston to South Padre Islandcar car 388.6 mi
    8h 43m
    $71–103

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Houston - Telephone Rdtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Telephone Rd to Brownsville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Brownsville Bus Station to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 49m
    $274–332

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

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    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
    5h 43m
    $239–559

  5. Taxi, line 247 bus, line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bay Area Park & Ride to Travis St @ Jefferson Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Travis St @ Jefferson St to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    4. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane IAH - BRO
    6h 39m
    $176–570

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: 361.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Galveston to South Padre Island. However, you can take the taxi to El Dorado Park & Ride, take the line 244 bus to Monroe Park & Ride, take the line 040 bus to Hobby Airport, walk to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL), then take the taxi to South Padre Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Houston - Telephone Rd, take the bus to Brownsville Bus Station, then take the taxi to South Padre Island.

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