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How to get fromMarathon to South Padre Islandby taxi, bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Marathon to South Padre Island by taxi, bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus to Midland International Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Marathon to Alpinetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Alpine to Midland/Odessa Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Midland International Airport (MAF) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane MAF - HRL
    4. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    9h 26m
    $280–644

  2. Drive 561 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Marathon to South Padre Islandcar car 561 mi
    11h 18m
    $103–148

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Marathon to Alpine Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Alpine Amtrak Station to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio to Brownsvillebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Brownsville to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    16h 34m
    $341–531

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Marathon to Alpinetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Alpine to Ft Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Stockton to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Antonio to Brownsvillebus bus
    17h 34m
    $234–324

  5. Drive to Hobbs Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

    1. Drive from Marathon to Hobbs Airport (HOB)car car
    2. Fly from Hobbs Airport (HOB) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane HOB - HRL
    3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    9h 2m
    $216–592

  6. Taxi, bus to Midland International Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Marathon to Alpinetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Alpine to Midland/Odessa Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Midland International Airport (MAF) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane MAF - BRO
    11h 3m
    $232–715

  7. Drive to Hobbs Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

    1. Drive from Marathon to Hobbs Airport (HOB)car car
    2. Fly from Hobbs Airport (HOB) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane HOB - BRO
    12h 18m
    $163–673

  8. Taxi, train, bus via Las Palmas Port Isabel

    1. Take the taxi from Marathon to Alpine Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Alpine Amtrak Station to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus bus
    19h 18m
    $263–462

Midland International Airport (MAF) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 724.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Marathon to South Padre Island. However, you can take the taxi to Alpine, take the bus to Midland/Odessa Airport, walk to Midland International Airport (MAF) airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL), then take the taxi to South Padre Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Alpine Amtrak Station, take the train to San Antonio Station, walk to Bowie Opposite Blum, take the line 100 bus to Medina & Houston, take the line 89 bus to Poplar & Colorado, walk to San Antonio, take the bus to Brownsville, then take the taxi to South Padre Island.

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