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

The cheapest way to get from Lubbock to South Padre Island is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lubbock to South Padre Island is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 30m and costs $180 - $550.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Lubbock to South Padre Island. However, there are services departing from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza and arriving at Las Palmas Port Isabel via San Antonio Bus Station and La Plaza at Brownsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.

How far is it from Lubbock to South Padre Island?

The distance between Lubbock and South Padre Island is 621 miles. The road distance is 679.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lubbock to South Padre Island without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 16h 23m and costs $210 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Lubbock to South Padre Island, including transfers.

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

Lubbock to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza station.

Bus or fly from Lubbock to South Padre Island?

The best way to get from Lubbock to South Padre Island is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $250 and takes 18h 55m.

Where does the Lubbock to South Padre Island bus arrive?

Lubbock to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Antonio Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lubbock to South Padre Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Lubbock to South Padre Island is 680 miles. It takes approximately 11h 13m to drive from Lubbock to South Padre Island.

Where can I stay near South Padre Island?

There are 1082+ hotels available in South Padre Island.

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

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

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Fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane LBB - HRL
2. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi
4h 30m
$183–522
Drive 675.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lubbock to South Padre Islandcar 675.6 mi
11h 13m
$124–179
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from San Antonio to Brownsvillebus
3. Take the taxi from Brownsville to South Padre Islandtaxi
16h 23m
$216–310
Fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane LBB - BRO
5h 59m
$135–593
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1184s
2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus FlixBus US1120 / ...
18h 55m
$139–247

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights

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Distance: 617.1 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to South Padre Island via San Antonio Bus Station, La Plaza at Brownsville, and Las Palmas Port Isabel in around 18h 55m.

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

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

Fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

Drive 675.6 mi

Bus, taxi

Fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

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