Rome2Rio

How to get fromPanama City Beach to South Padre Islandby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Find Transport to South Padre Island

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Panama City Beach to South Padre Island by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane ECP - HRL
    2. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 3m
    $234–614

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Panama City Beach Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0799
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus bus FlixBus US1126
    24h 35m
    $177–332

  3. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Panama City Beach Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0799
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Brownsville Bus Stationbus bus Houston
    23h 45m
    $192–307

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Panama City Beach Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Antonio to Brownsvillebus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Brownsville to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    33h 5m
    $389–720

  5. Drive 985.8 mi

    1. Drive from Panama City Beach to South Padre Islandcar car 985.8 mi
    18h 10m
    $180–260

  6. Drive to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

    1. Drive from Panama City Beach to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)car car
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane VPS - HRL
    3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    6h
    $191–556

  7. Fly Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

    1. Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane ECP - BRO
    7h 6m
    $181–685

  8. Bus to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Panama City Beach Bus Station to Pensacola Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane PNS - HRL
    3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 11m
    $194–529

  9. Bus via Matamoros

    1. Take the bus from Panama City Beach Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0799
    2. Take the bus from Houston to Matamorosbus bus
    31h 4m
    $190–295

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Panama City Beach to South Padre Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 833.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Panama City Beach, FL, USA and South Padre Island, TX, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Panama City Beach to South Padre Island via Panama City Beach Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, La Plaza at Brownsville, and Las Palmas Port Isabel in around 23h 45m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) every 4 hours.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers