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

The cheapest way to get from Laredo to South Padre Island is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Laredo to South Padre Island is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $40 - $60.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Laredo station to South Padre Island. However, there are services departing from Laredo Bus Station and arriving at Las Palmas Port Isabel via La Plaza at Brownsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Laredo to South Padre Island?

The distance between Laredo and South Padre Island is 232 miles. The road distance is 219.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Laredo to South Padre Island without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 4m and costs $140 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Laredo to South Padre Island, including transfers.

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

Laredo to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Laredo Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Laredo to South Padre Island?

The best way to get from Laredo to South Padre Island is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $800 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Laredo to South Padre Island bus arrive?

Laredo to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at La Plaza at Brownsville station.

Can I drive from Laredo to South Padre Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Laredo to South Padre Island is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Laredo to South Padre Island.

Where can I stay near South Padre Island?

There are 1032+ hotels available in South Padre Island.

Laredo to South Padre Island - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Laredo to South Padre Island by bus, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Laredo - OMEX to McAllen Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Brownsvillebus
3. Take the taxi from Brownsville to South Padre Islandtaxi
5h 4m
$141–176
Drive 218.1 mi
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1. Drive from Laredo to South Padre Islandcar 218.1 mi
4h 25m
$40–58
Fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Laredo International Airport (LRD) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane LRD - HRL
2. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi
4h 45m
$220–704
Bus
1. Take the bus from Laredo Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus Greyhound US1169s
7h 5m
$50–82
Fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
1. Fly from Laredo International Airport (LRD) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane LRD - BRO
5h 56m
$167–795

Laredo International Airport (LRD) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights

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4h 58mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 231 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

Greyhound-us operates a bus from Laredo Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsville once daily, and the journey takes 5h. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Laredo International Airport (LRD) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) every 4 hours.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Laredo to South Padre Island by bus, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Bus, taxi

Drive 218.1 mi

Fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

Bus

Fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport