There are 7 ways to get from Port Lavaca to South Padre Island by bus, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Port Lavaca to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Robstown Station to Brownsville Bus Stationbus
- Take the taxi from Brownsville Bus Station to South Padre Islandtaxi
7h 4m$138–184Drive 251.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Port Lavaca to South Padre Islandcar 251.9 mi
5h 18m$46–67Taxi to Victoria Regional Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
- Take the taxi from Port Lavaca to Victoria Regional Airport (VCT)taxi
- Fly from Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane VCT - BRO
7h 3m$181–576Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Lavaca to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus Greyhound US1126s
8h 10m$62–106Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Port Lavaca to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane HOU - HRL
- Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi
6h 59m$193–631Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Port Lavaca to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane IAH - HRL
- Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi
8h 2m$175–496Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
- Take the bus from Port Lavaca to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane IAH - BRO
8h 58m$112–507
Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Lavaca to South Padre Island is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Port Lavaca to South Padre Island is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Lavaca to South Padre Island. However, there are services departing from Port Lavaca and arriving at Las Palmas Port Isabel via La Plaza at Brownsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Port Lavaca and South Padre Island is 277 miles. The road distance is 253.4 miles.
The best way to get from Port Lavaca to South Padre Island without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 4m and costs $130 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Port Lavaca to South Padre Island, including transfers.
Port Lavaca to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Lavaca station.
Port Lavaca to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at La Plaza at Brownsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Lavaca to South Padre Island is 253 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Port Lavaca to South Padre Island.
There are 940+ hotels available in South Padre Island.
What companies run services between Port Lavaca, TX, USA and South Padre Island, TX, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Lavaca to La Plaza at Brownsville once daily. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Victoria Regional Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Lavaca to Corpus Christi Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Lavaca to La Plaza at Brownsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Lavaca to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Lavaca to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Lavaca to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Robstown Station to Brownsville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $75–130
Taxi
- Phone
- +52868 307 0507
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Línea Rosa Matamoros
- Phone
- +52 868 312 2393
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Matamoros
- Phone
- +52 868 402 5820
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Medellín
- Phone
- +52 868 903 6513
- Website
- facebook.com
Ubeda Transportation
- Phone
- +1 956-601-7794
Ubeda Transportation
- Phone
- +1 956-601-7794
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