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

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to South Padre Island is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Princeton to South Padre Island is to tram and fly and taxi which takes 5h 1m and costs $220 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and South Padre Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to South Padre Island. However, there are services departing from McKinney and arriving at Las Palmas Port Isabel via Dallas Bus Station and La Plaza at Brownsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 24m.

How far is it from Princeton to South Padre Island?

The distance between Princeton and South Padre Island is 549 miles. The road distance is 585 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton to South Padre Island without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 13h 1m and costs $240 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Princeton to South Padre Island, including transfers.

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

Princeton to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from McKinney station.

Where does the Princeton to South Padre Island bus arrive?

Princeton to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.

Can I drive from Princeton to South Padre Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to South Padre Island is 585 miles. It takes approximately 10h 8m to drive from Princeton to South Padre Island.

Where can I stay near South Padre Island?

There are 872+ hotels available in South Padre Island.

Princeton to South Padre Island - 7 ways to travel via train, tram, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Princeton to South Padre Island by tram, plane, taxi, bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Tram to Dallas, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the tram from Parker Road Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram
2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane DAL - HRL
3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi
5h 1m
$227–554
Drive 581.6 mi
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1. Drive from Princeton to South Padre Islandcar 581.6 mi
10h 8m
$107–154
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Dallas to Brownsvillebus Dallas
2. Take the taxi from Brownsville to South Padre Islandtaxi
13h 1m
$247–304
Train to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Shiloh Rd Station to Dfw Terminal Btrain
2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane DFW - HRL
3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi
5h 16m
$222–559
Train to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
1. Take the train from Shiloh Rd Station to Dfw Terminal Btrain
2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane DFW - BRO
6h 11m
$164–580
Bus
1. Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1146S
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus FlixBus US1164 / ...
19h 24m
$146–227
Bus via Jupiter @ 14Th - S - Fs
1. Take the bus from Dallas to Matamorosbus
22h 50m
$164–189

Dallas (DAL) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights

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Distance: 545.7 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a vehicle from Princeton to South Padre Island via McKinney, Dallas Bus Station, La Plaza at Brownsville, and Las Palmas Port Isabel in around 19h 24m.

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How to get fromPrinceton to South Padre Islandby tram, plane, taxi, bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

There are 7 ways to get from Princeton to South Padre Island by tram, plane, taxi, bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Tram to Dallas, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

Drive 581.6 mi

Bus, taxi

Train to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

Train to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

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Bus via Jupiter @ 14Th - S - Fs