What is the cheapest way to get from Port Aransas to South Padre Island?

The cheapest way to get from Port Aransas to South Padre Island is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Aransas to South Padre Island?

The fastest way to get from Port Aransas to South Padre Island is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Port Aransas and South Padre Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Aransas to South Padre Island. However, there are services departing from 1408-Beach Ave @ ChurchSt and arriving at Las Palmas Port Isabel via Southside Station Bay A, Staples Street Station Bay H, Robstown Station and La Plaza at Brownsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Port Aransas to South Padre Island?

The distance between Port Aransas and South Padre Island is 234 miles. The road distance is 203.5 miles.

How do I travel from Port Aransas to South Padre Island without a car?

The best way to get from Port Aransas to South Padre Island without a car is to bus and line 29 bus and line 27 bus which takes 8h 24m and costs $70 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Port Aransas to South Padre Island?

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Port Aransas to South Padre Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Aransas to South Padre Island bus from?

Port Aransas to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority, depart from 1408-Beach Ave @ ChurchSt station.

Where does the Port Aransas to South Padre Island bus arrive?

Port Aransas to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority, arrive at Southside Station Bay E.

Can I drive from Port Aransas to South Padre Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Aransas to South Padre Island is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Port Aransas to South Padre Island.

Where can I stay near South Padre Island?

There are 894+ hotels available in South Padre Island.

Port Aransas to South Padre Island - 5 ways to travel via bus, and line 29 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Aransas to South Padre Island by bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Bus, line 29 bus, line 27 bus
best
1. Take the bus from 1408-Beach Ave @ ChurchSt to Southside Station Bay Ebus 65
2. Take the bus from Southside Station Bay A to Staples Street Station Bay Bbus 29 / ...
3. Take the bus from Staples Street Station Bay H to Robstown Stationbus 27
4. Take the bus from Robstown Station to Brownsville Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to Las Palmas Port Isabelbus
8h 24m
$70–94
Drive 202.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Aransas to South Padre Islandcar 202.3 mi
4h 11m
$37–54
Bus, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from 1408-Beach Ave @ ChurchSt to Southside Station Bay Ebus
2. Fly from Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane CRP - HRL
3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi
6h 2m
$186–511
Bus
1. Take the bus from 1412-Alister @ Ave A to Southside Station Bay Ebus 65
2. Take the bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus FlixBus US1120 / ...
9h 10m
$49–88
Bus, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
1. Take the bus from 1408-Beach Ave @ ChurchSt to Southside Station Bay Ebus
2. Fly from Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane CRP - BRO
7h 38m
$128–532

Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights

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4h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 233 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a bus from 1408-Beach Ave @ ChurchSt to South Padre Island via Southside Station Bay E, Southside Station Bay A, Staples Street Station Bay H, Robstown Station, La Plaza at Brownsville, and Las Palmas Port Isabel in around 8h 24m.

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How to get fromPort Aransas to South Padre Islandby bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

There are 5 ways to get from Port Aransas to South Padre Island by bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Bus, line 29 bus, line 27 bus

Drive 202.3 mi

Bus, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

Bus

Bus, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport