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

The cheapest way to get from South Padre Island to Cancún is to bus and fly which costs $2200 - $11000 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Padre Island to Cancún is to drive and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $2400 - $5500.

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

No, there is no direct bus from South Padre Island to Cancún. However, there are services departing from Las Palmas Port Isabel and arriving at Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún via La Plaza at Brownsville, Matamoros and Veracruz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 10m.

How far is it from South Padre Island to Cancún?

The distance between South Padre Island and Cancún is 1310 km. The road distance is 2249.5 km.

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

The best way to get from South Padre Island to Cancún without a car is to bus which takes 42h 10m and costs $3900 - $7000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from South Padre Island to Cancún, including transfers.

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

South Padre Island to Cancún bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Matamoros station.

Bus or fly from South Padre Island to Cancún?

The best way to get from South Padre Island to Cancún is to bus which takes 42h 10m and costs $3900 - $7000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $1700 - $7500 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the South Padre Island to Cancún bus arrive?

South Padre Island to Cancún bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Veracruz station.

Can I drive from South Padre Island to Cancún?

Yes, the driving distance between South Padre Island to Cancún is 2250 km. It takes approximately 28h 9m to drive from South Padre Island to Cancún.

Where can I stay near Cancún?

There are 1600+ hotels available in Cancún.

South Padre Island to Cancún - 6 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from South Padre Island to Cancún by taxi, plane, bus, or car

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Taxi to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from South Padre Island to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)taxi
2. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane HRL - CUN
6h 13m
$3,264–9,281
Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane BRO - CUN
8h 13m
$1,727–7,459
Bus
1. Take the bus from Matamoros to Veracruzbus
2. Take the bus from Veracruz to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus
42h 10m
$3,899–6,751
Drive 2,249.5 km
1. Drive from South Padre Island to Cancúncar 2,249.5 km
28h 9m
$4,326–6,248
Drive to General Servando Canales International Airport, fly
1. Drive from South Padre Island to General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM)car
2. Fly from General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane MAM - CUN
6h 9m
$2,449–5,085
Bus to General Lucio Blanco International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to McAllen Central Stationbus
2. Fly from General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane REX - CUN
7h 55m
$2,227–10,824

Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

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4h 50mAverage Duration

$1,433Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,309.7 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a vehicle from South Padre Island to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún via Las Palmas Port Isabel, La Plaza at Brownsville, Matamoros(Hotel Los Lirios), Matamoros, and Veracruz in around 42h 10m. Alternatively, Aerus, Viva Aerobus, and two other airlines fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) 5 times a day.

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How to get fromSouth Padre Island to Cancúnby taxi, plane, bus, or car

There are 6 ways to get from South Padre Island to Cancún by taxi, plane, bus, or car

Taxi to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly

Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

Bus

Drive 2,249.5 km

Drive to General Servando Canales International Airport, fly

Bus to General Lucio Blanco International Airport, fly