There are 5 ways to get from South Padre Island to Austin by taxi, plane, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from South Padre Island to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)taxi
- Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane HRL - AUS
3h 5m$164–519Drive 346.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Padre Island to Austincar 346.5 mi
6h 26m$64–92Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from South Padre Island to Brownsvilletaxi
- Take the bus from Brownsville to San Antoniobus
- Take the bus from San Antonio to Austinbus
7h 44m$190–238Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
- Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane BRO - AUS
6h 12m$88–452Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus FlixBus US1164 / ...
13h 15m$83–132
Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Padre Island to Austin is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from South Padre Island to Austin is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $160 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from South Padre Island to Austin. However, there are services departing from Las Palmas Port Isabel and arriving at Guadalupe/4th via La Plaza at Brownsville and 5203 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
The distance between South Padre Island and Austin is 324 miles. The road distance is 348.5 miles.
The best way to get from South Padre Island to Austin without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 7h 44m and costs $190 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from South Padre Island to Austin, including transfers.
South Padre Island to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from La Plaza at Brownsville station.
The best way to get from South Padre Island to Austin is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $85 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 13h 15m.
South Padre Island to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Padre Island to Austin is 348 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from South Padre Island to Austin.
What companies run services between South Padre Island, TX, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza twice daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 10h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rio Grande Valley International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Rio Grande Valley International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Brownsville to San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from San Antonio to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $70–130
BB's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 956-761-1111
- Website
- bbstaxi.com
BB's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 956-761-1111
- Website
- bbstaxi.com
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