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How to get fromGarland to South Padre Islandby plane, taxi, bus, car, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Garland to South Padre Island by plane, taxi, bus, car, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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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
    4h 27m
    $164–479

  2. Drive 555.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Garland to South Padre Islandcar car 555.6 mi
    9h 44m
    $102–147

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dallas to Brownsvillebus bus Dallas
    2. Take the taxi from Brownsville to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    12h 23m
    $181–226

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

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Garland Station to West End Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane DFW - HRL
    3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 30m
    $166–486

  5. Tram to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Garland Station to West End Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane DFW - BRO
    6h 25m
    $103–507

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus bus FlixBus US1164 / ...
    19h 6m
    $123–207

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

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 521.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Dallas Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsville twice daily. Tickets cost $100–180 and the journey takes 14h 35m.

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