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How to get fromNew Braunfels to South Padre Islandby taxi, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from New Braunfels to South Padre Island by taxi, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from New Braunfels to San Antoniotaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio to Brownsvillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Brownsville to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 21m
    $251–306

  2. Drive 317.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Braunfels to South Padre Islandcar car 317.7 mi
    5h 39m
    $58–84

  3. Taxi to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New Braunfels to San-Antonio-Airport-SATtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane SAT - HRL
    3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 20m
    $258–634

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus bus FlixBus US1164
    12h 12m
    $144–204

  5. Taxi to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from New Braunfels to San-Antonio-Airport-SATtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane SAT - BRO
    6h 3m
    $200–675

  6. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane AUS - HRL
    3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 12m
    $223–575

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 365.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Marcos to La Plaza at Brownsville twice daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 9h 46m.

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