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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to South Padre Island is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 17h.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to South Padre Island is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 19m and costs $210 - $600.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to South Padre Island. However, there are services departing from Manhattan KS and arriving at Las Palmas Port Isabel via Lawrence Bus Stop, Gaston @ Good Latimer - S- Ns, Dallas and La Plaza at Brownsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 51m.

How far is it from Manhattan to South Padre Island?

The distance between Manhattan and South Padre Island is 946 miles. The road distance is 1026.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to South Padre Island without a car is to bus via Dallas which takes 27h 51m and costs $210 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Manhattan to South Padre Island, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Manhattan to South Padre Island?

The best way to get from Manhattan to South Padre Island is to bus via Dallas which takes 27h 51m and costs $210 - $330. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $700 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Manhattan to South Padre Island bus arrive?

Manhattan to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lawrence Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Manhattan to South Padre Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to South Padre Island is 1026 miles. It takes approximately 17h to drive from Manhattan to South Padre Island.

Where can I stay near South Padre Island?

There are 872+ hotels available in South Padre Island.

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

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Fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane MHK - HRL
2. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi
5h 19m
$212–592
Fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
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1. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane MHK - BRO
6h 10m
$154–653
Bus via Dallas
1. Take the bus from Manhattan KS to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dallas to Brownsvillebus
27h 51m
$210–329
Drive 1,020.2 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to South Padre Islandcar 1,020.2 mi
17h
$187–269
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manhattan KS to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus
31h 35m
$199–353

Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights

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Distance: 940.8 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Manhattan KS to South Padre Island via Lawrence Bus Stop, Dallas Bus Station, Bachman Station, Deep Ellum Station, Gaston @ Good Latimer - S- Ns, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas, La Plaza at Brownsville, and Las Palmas Port Isabel in around 27h 51m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) 4 times a day.

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

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

Fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

Fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

Bus via Dallas

Drive 1,020.2 mi

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