There are 6 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Padre Island by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bus
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP)plane IAH - CRP
- Take the bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastlebus
3h 21m$75–340Bus via Houston Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Milam St @ Texas Avebus 102
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastlebus 65
9h 15m$37–73Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airportbus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP)plane HOU - CRP
- Take the bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastlebus
5h 27m$95–476Bus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus Via McAllen
- Take the bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastlebus 65
8h 8m$40–71Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Houston-IAH to South Padre Island385.4 mi
7h 46mDrive 385.4 mi
- Drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to South Padre Islandcar 385.4 mi
7h 46m$71–102
Houston Airport (IAH) to Padre Island by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Padre Island is to bus via Houston Bus Station which costs $35 - $75 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Padre Island is to fly and bus which takes 3h 21m and costs $75 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston Airport (IAH) to Padre Island. However, there are services departing from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct and arriving at 11th @ Sandcastle via Houston Bus Station, Staples Street Station Bay G and Southside Station Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Houston Airport (IAH) and Padre Island is 243 miles. The road distance is 387.7 miles.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Padre Island without a car is to bus which takes 8h 8m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Padre Island, including transfers.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Padre Island bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Houston Bus Station.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Padre Island bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Corpus Christi Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston Airport (IAH) to Padre Island is 388 miles. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Padre Island.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Houston Airport (IAH) and Padre Island. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and Padre Island, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to 11th @ Sandcastle via Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwy, Houston Bus Station, Corpus Christi Bus Station, Staples Street Station Bay G, Southside Station Bay J, and Southside Station Bay E in around 8h 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Corpus Christi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Corpus Christi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
Bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
Bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
Bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
Bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
Bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Milam St @ Texas Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Corpus Christi Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Corpus Christi Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Houston-IAH to South Padre Island
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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