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

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There are 4 ways to get from McAllen to South Padre Island by bus, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Brownsvillebus bus Dallas
    2. Take the taxi from Brownsville to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    1h 44m
    $118–144

  2. Drive 73.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from McAllen to South Padre Islandcar car 73.5 mi
    1h 27m
    $14–20

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Brownsvillebus bus Dallas
    2. Take the bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to Las Palmas Port Isabelbus bus Route 50
    3h 15m
    $60–75

  4. Bus via Mcallen, Central Station

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus bus FlixBus US1126 / ...
    2. Take the bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to Las Palmas Port Isabelbus bus Route 50
    3h 20m
    $26–38

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  • Distance: 87.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to South Padre Island via La Plaza at Brownsville and Las Palmas Port Isabel in around 3h 15m.

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