There are 4 ways to get from Mercedes to South Padre Island by bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mercedes 83/Texas Ave to Harlingenbus
- Take the bus from Harlingen to Brownsvillebus
- Take the bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to Las Palmas Port Isabelbus
4h 8m$21–25Drive 53.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mercedes to South Padre Islandcar 53.2 mi
1h 5m$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mercedes to South Padre Islandtaxi 53.2 mi
1h 5m$140–180Bus via Mercedes 83/Texas Ave
- Take the bus from Mercedes 83/Texas Ave to Harlingenbus
- Take the bus from Harlingen to La Plaza Brownsvillebus
- Take the bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to Las Palmas Port Isabelbus
4h 23m$24–35
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mercedes to South Padre Island is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Mercedes to South Padre Island is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Mercedes to South Padre Island. However, there are services departing from Mercedes 83/Texas Ave and arriving at Las Palmas Port Isabel via Harlingen and La Plaza at Brownsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Mercedes and South Padre Island is 72 miles. The road distance is 53.6 miles.
The best way to get from Mercedes to South Padre Island without a car is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs $21 - $25.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Mercedes to South Padre Island, including transfers.
Mercedes to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Valley Metro Texas, depart from Mercedes 83/Texas Ave station.
Mercedes to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Valley Metro Texas, arrive at Harlingen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mercedes to South Padre Island is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Mercedes to South Padre Island.
There are 872+ hotels available in South Padre Island.
What companies run services between Mercedes, TX, USA and South Padre Island, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Mercedes 83/Texas Ave to South Padre Island via Harlingen, La Plaza at Brownsville, and Las Palmas Port Isabel in around 4h 8m.
- Phone
- +1 956-682-3481
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro Texas
Bus from Mercedes 83/Texas Ave to Harlingen
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro Texas
Bus from Harlingen to Brownsville
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro Texas
Bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to Las Palmas Port Isabel
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro Texas
Bus from Mercedes 83/Texas Ave to Harlingen
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro Texas
Bus from Harlingen to La Plaza Brownsville
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro Texas
Bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to Las Palmas Port Isabel
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro Texas
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Harlingen to La Plaza Brownsville
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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