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How to get fromLackland Air Force Base to South Padre Islandby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Lackland Air Force Base to South Padre Island by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Antonio to Brownsvillebus bus Dallas
    2. Take the taxi from Brownsville to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 1m
    $174–214

  2. Drive 298.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lackland Air Force Base to South Padre Islandcar car 298.9 mi
    5h 19m
    $55–79

  3. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane SAT - HRL
    2. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 31m
    $173–533

  4. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane SAT - BRO
    8h 14m
    $115–574

  5. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane AUS - HRL
    3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 50m
    $169–518

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Lackland Air Force Base, TX, USA and South Padre Island, TX, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) every 4 hours.

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