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How to get fromSan Marcos to Padre Islandby bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San Marcos to Padre Island by bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus via San Antonio

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    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastlebus bus 65
    7h 40m
    $31–54

  2. Drive 315.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to South Padre Islandcar car 315.9 mi
    6h 20m
    $58–84

  3. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP)plane plane AUS - CRP
    3. Take the bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastlebus bus
    7h 40m
    $93–423

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus US1164
    2. Take the bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastlebus bus 65
    7h 46m
    $33–52

  5. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP)plane plane SAT - CRP
    3. Take the bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastlebus bus
    8h 23m
    $100–445

San Marcos to Padre Island by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a bus from San Marcos to 11th @ Sandcastle via San Antonio Bus Station, Staples Street Station Bay G, Southside Station Bay J, and Southside Station Bay E in around 7h 40m.

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