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

The cheapest way to get from South Padre Island to Gainesville is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Padre Island to Gainesville is to taxi and fly and drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $180 - $600.

How far is it from South Padre Island to Gainesville?

The distance between South Padre Island and Gainesville is 389 miles. The road distance is 392.3 miles.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from South Padre Island to Gainesville, including transfers.

Can I drive from South Padre Island to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between South Padre Island to Gainesville is 392 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from South Padre Island to Gainesville.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 227+ hotels available in Gainesville.

South Padre Island to Gainesville - 7 ways to travel via taxi, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from South Padre Island to Gainesville by taxi, plane, car, or bus

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 to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, drive
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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane HRL - AUS
3. Drive from Austin-Airport-AUS to Gainesvillecar
3h 35m
$181–567
Drive 390 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from South Padre Island to Gainesvillecar 390 mi
6h 59m
$72–103
Taxi, bus, drive
1. Take the taxi from South Padre Island to Brownsvilletaxi
2. Take the bus from Brownsville to San Antoniobus
3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Fredericksburgbus
4. Drive from Fredericksburg to Gainesvillecar
10h 43m
$169–220
Taxi to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
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 Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane HRL - GRK
3. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Gainesvillecar
6h
$184–514
Fly Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane BRO - AUS
2. Drive from Austin-Airport-AUS to Gainesvillecar
7h 6m
$105–500
Fly Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane BRO - GRK
2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Gainesvillecar
7h 1m
$93–417
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Fredericksburgbus
3. Drive from Fredericksburg to Gainesvillecar
12h 19m
$79–135

Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights

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1h 47mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from South Padre Island to Gainesville.

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Distance: 386.9 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from South Padre Island to Gainesville. However, you can take the taxi to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), then drive to Gainesville. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Brownsville, take the bus to San Antonio, walk to Poplar & Colorado, take the line 89 bus to Centro Plaza - Se Corner, take the line 10 bus to Pecan & Navarro, walk to San Antonio Bus Station, take the bus to Fredericksburg, then drive to Gainesville.

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

There are 7 ways to get from South Padre Island to Gainesville by taxi, plane, car, or bus

Taxi to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, drive

Drive 390 mi

Taxi, bus, drive

Taxi to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

Fly Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, drive

Fly Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

Bus, drive