Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to South Padre Island

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rosenberg to Brownsville Bus Stationbus bus Houston
    2. Take the taxi from Brownsville Bus Station to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 40m
    $196–240

  2. Drive 352.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Katy to South Padre Islandcar car 352.4 mi
    7h 17m
    $65–93

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

    1. Take the bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus 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
    4h 30m
    $179–606

  4. Bus, line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Travis St @ Jefferson St to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    3. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane IAH - HRL
    4. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 4m
    $160–469

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

    1. Take the bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Travis St @ Jefferson St to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    3. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane IAH - BRO
    6h
    $97–480

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

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Katy to South Padre Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 368.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Katy to South Padre Island. However, you can take the taxi to Rosenberg, take the bus to Brownsville Bus Station, then take the taxi to South Padre Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Katy to South Padre Island in around 7h 17m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides