What is the cheapest way to get from Kearney to South Padre Island?

The cheapest way to get from Kearney to South Padre Island is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 19h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kearney to South Padre Island?

The fastest way to get from Kearney to South Padre Island is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 7h 30m and costs $210 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Kearney and South Padre Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Kearney to South Padre Island. However, there are services departing from Kearney and arriving at Las Palmas Port Isabel via 16th & Jackson NW, Omaha, San Marcos - Premium Outlets and La Plaza at Brownsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 46m.

How far is it from Kearney to South Padre Island?

The distance between Kearney and South Padre Island is 1114 miles. The road distance is 1182 miles.

How do I travel from Kearney to South Padre Island without a car?

The best way to get from Kearney to South Padre Island without a car is to bus via San Marcos which takes 33h 46m and costs $360 - $430.

How long does it take to get from Kearney to South Padre Island?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Kearney to South Padre Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kearney to South Padre Island bus from?

Kearney to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kearney station.

Where does the Kearney to South Padre Island bus arrive?

Kearney to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.

Can I drive from Kearney to South Padre Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Kearney to South Padre Island is 1182 miles. It takes approximately 19h 40m to drive from Kearney to South Padre Island.

Where can I stay near South Padre Island?

There are 1079+ hotels available in South Padre Island.

Kearney to South Padre Island - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, taxi, and car

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

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Bus to Central Nebraska Regional Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Kearney to Grand Island Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane GRI - HRL
3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi
7h 30m
$219–614
Bus to Central Nebraska Regional Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
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1. Take the bus from Kearney to Grand Island Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane GRI - BRO
8h 30m
$171–705
Bus via San Marcos
1. Take the bus from Kearney to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to San Marcosbus
3. Take the bus from San Marcos - Premium Outlets to Brownsvillebus
33h 46m
$368–422
Drive 1,175.2 mi
1. Drive from Kearney to South Padre Islandcar 1,175.2 mi
19h 40m
$215–310
Bus to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kearney to Lincoln Bus Depotbus
2. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane LNK - HRL
3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi
13h 5m
$279–893
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kearney to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to San Marcosbus
3. Take the bus from San Marcos to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus
37h 31m
$344–430

Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights

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Distance: 1,107.7 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Kearney to South Padre Island via 16th & Jackson NW, Omaha, San Marcos, San Marcos - Premium Outlets, La Plaza at Brownsville, and Las Palmas Port Isabel in around 33h 46m.

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How to get fromKearney to South Padre Islandby bus, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

Bus to Central Nebraska Regional Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

Bus to Central Nebraska Regional Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

Bus via San Marcos

Drive 1,175.2 mi

Bus to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

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