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How to get fromSouth Padre Island to McAllenby bus, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from South Padre Island to McAllen by bus, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Las Palmas Port Isabel to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus bus Route 50
    2. Take the bus from Brownsville to McAllen Central Stationbus bus Brownsville
    2h 55m
    $19–75

  2. Drive 73.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Padre Island to McAllencar car 73.4 mi
    1h 27m
    $14–20

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from South Padre Island to Harlingen Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus bus Brownsville
    1h 20m
    $151–187

  4. Bus via Matamoros

    1. Take the bus from Las Palmas Port Isabel to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus bus Route 50
    2. Take the bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to McAllen Central Stationbus bus FlixBus US1120 / ...
    3h 25m
    $26–38

  5. Bus via South Padre Island

    1. Take the bus from Las Palmas Port Isabel to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus bus Route 50
    2. Take the bus from Brownsville to McAllen Central Stationbus bus Red Line 2 RGV / ...
    3h 30m
    $19–22

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 89.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a vehicle from South Padre Island to McAllen Central Station via Las Palmas Port Isabel and Brownsville in around 2h 55m.

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