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

The cheapest way to get from Mexico City to South Padre Island is to bus and drive which costs $70 - $220 and takes 11h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mexico City to South Padre Island is to fly and drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $80 - $470.

How far is it from Mexico City to South Padre Island?

The distance between Mexico City and South Padre Island is 490 miles. The road distance is 599.9 miles.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Mexico City to South Padre Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mexico City and South Padre Island?

South Padre Island is 1h ahead of Mexico City. It is currently 5:40 AM in Mexico City and 6:40 AM in South Padre Island.

Can I drive from Mexico City to South Padre Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Mexico City to South Padre Island is 600 miles. It takes approximately 12h 13m to drive from Mexico City to South Padre Island.

Where can I stay near South Padre Island?

There are 894+ hotels available in South Padre Island.

Mexico City to South Padre Island - 6 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Mexico City to South Padre Island by plane, car, or bus

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Fly Felipe Ángeles International Airport to General Servando Canales International Airport, drive
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1. Fly from Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM)plane NLU - MAM
2. Drive from General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) to South Padre Islandcar
4h 2m
$74–262
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Matamorosbus
2. Drive from Matamoros to South Padre Islandcar
11h 38m
$74–218
Drive 596.4 mi
1. Drive from Mexico City to South Padre Islandcar 596.4 mi
12h 13m
$109–158
Fly Benito Juárez International Airport to General Servando Canales International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM)plane MEX - MAM
2. Drive from General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) to South Padre Islandcar
3h 30m
$81–462
Fly Benito Juárez International Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane MEX - BRO
8h 10m
$147–623
Fly Benito Juárez International Airport to General Lucio Blanco International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX)plane MEX - REX
2. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus
3. Take the bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to Las Palmas Port Isabelbus
7h 17m
$104–345

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) flights

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Distance: 486.7 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

Viva Aerobus, Aerus, and two other airlines fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) every 4 hours.

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How to get fromMexico City to South Padre Islandby plane, car, or bus

There are 6 ways to get from Mexico City to South Padre Island by plane, car, or bus

Fly Felipe Ángeles International Airport to General Servando Canales International Airport, drive

Bus, drive

Drive 596.4 mi

Fly Benito Juárez International Airport to General Servando Canales International Airport, drive

Fly Benito Juárez International Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

Fly Benito Juárez International Airport to General Lucio Blanco International Airport, bus