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How to get fromLago Vista to South Padre Islandby taxi, bus, car, tram, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Lago Vista to South Padre Island by taxi, bus, car, tram, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lago Vista to Austintaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Austin to Brownsvillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Brownsville to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 3m
    $263–323

  2. Drive 378.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lago Vista to South Padre Islandcar car 378.5 mi
    7h 10m
    $70–100

  3. Line 214 bus, line 550 tram, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 5887 Thunderbird/Dawn to Lakeline Station Bay Ibus bus
    2. Take the tram from Lakeline Station to Downtown Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane AUS - HRL
    4. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 11m
    $162–502

  4. Line 214 bus, line 550 tram, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

    1. Take the bus from 5887 Thunderbird/Dawn to Lakeline Station Bay Ibus bus
    2. Take the tram from Lakeline Station to Downtown Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane AUS - BRO
    9h 34m
    $114–583

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 449.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Lago Vista to South Padre Island. However, you can take the taxi to Austin, take the bus to Brownsville, then take the taxi to South Padre Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Lago Vista to South Padre Island in around 7h 10m.

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