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

The cheapest way to get from San Antonio to South Padre Island is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Antonio to South Padre Island is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between San Antonio and South Padre Island?

No, there is no direct bus from San Antonio station to South Padre Island. However, there are services departing from San Antonio Bus Station and arriving at Las Palmas Port Isabel via La Plaza at Brownsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from San Antonio to South Padre Island?

The distance between San Antonio and South Padre Island is 335 miles. The road distance is 292.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Antonio to South Padre Island without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 45m and costs $140 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from San Antonio to South Padre Island, including transfers.

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

San Antonio to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Antonio Bus Station.

Bus or fly from San Antonio to South Padre Island?

The best way to get from San Antonio to South Padre Island is to bus which takes 9h 10m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $650 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the San Antonio to South Padre Island bus arrive?

San Antonio to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at La Plaza at Brownsville station.

Can I drive from San Antonio to South Padre Island?

Yes, the driving distance between San Antonio to South Padre Island is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from San Antonio to South Padre Island.

Where can I stay near South Padre Island?

There are 1061+ hotels available in South Padre Island.

San Antonio to South Padre Island - 6 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

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

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from San Antonio to Brownsvillebus Dallas
2. Take the taxi from Brownsville to South Padre Islandtaxi
5h 45m
$145–178
Drive 291.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Antonio to South Padre Islandcar 291.1 mi
5h 12m
$54–77
Fly San Antonio International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane SAT - HRL
2. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi
5h 15m
$171–551
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus FlixBus US1120 / ...
9h 10m
$72–110
Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane AUS - HRL
3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi
5h 18m
$164–506
Fly San Antonio International Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane SAT - BRO
6h 57m
$113–622

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

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Distance: 333.3 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Antonio Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) every 4 hours.

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How to get fromSan Antonio to South Padre Islandby bus, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Bus, taxi

Drive 291.1 mi

Fly San Antonio International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

Bus (Flixbus)

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

Fly San Antonio International Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport