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How to get fromSouth Padre Island to Rio Grande Cityby taxi, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 3 ways to get from South Padre Island to Rio Grande City by taxi, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    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
    3. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Rio Grande Citybus bus
    3h 29m
    $164–209

  2. Drive 114.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Padre Island to Rio Grande Citycar car 114.7 mi
    2h 12m
    $21–31

  3. Bus

    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 Rio Grande Citybus bus Greyhound US1169s
    4h 59m
    $39–59

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  • Distance: 120 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between South Padre Island, TX, USA and Rio Grande City, TX, USA?

You can take a vehicle from South Padre Island to Rio Grande City via Las Palmas Port Isabel, La Plaza at Brownsville, and Rio Grande City in around 4h 59m.

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