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

The cheapest way to get from South Padre Island to Waco is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Padre Island to Waco is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $180 - $500.

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

No, there is no direct bus from South Padre Island to Waco. However, there are services departing from Las Palmas Port Isabel and arriving at Waco Bus Stop via La Plaza at Brownsville and Austin Eastside Bus Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.

How far is it from South Padre Island to Waco?

The distance between South Padre Island and Waco is 520 miles. The road distance is 450.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Padre Island to Waco without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 8h 49m and costs $160 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from South Padre Island to Waco, including transfers.

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

South Padre Island to Waco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from La Plaza at Brownsville station.

Bus or fly from South Padre Island to Waco?

The best way to get from South Padre Island to Waco is to bus which takes 15h 15m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $430 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the South Padre Island to Waco bus arrive?

South Padre Island to Waco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.

Can I drive from South Padre Island to Waco?

Yes, the driving distance between South Padre Island to Waco is 451 miles. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from South Padre Island to Waco.

Where can I stay near Waco?

There are 193+ hotels available in Waco.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from South Padre Island to Waco by taxi, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from South Padre Island to Brownsvilletaxi
2. Take the bus from Brownsville to Wacobus Brownsville
8h 49m
$165–208
Drive 447.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from South Padre Island to Wacocar 447.9 mi
7h 54m
$82–119
Taxi to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Waco
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 Waco (ACT)plane HRL - ACT
5h 53m
$208–527
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus FlixBus US1164 / ...
2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Waco Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1160 / ...
15h 15m
$102–180
Fly Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Waco
1. Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Waco (ACT)plane BRO - ACT
6h 54m
$117–430
Taxi to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Dallas, bus
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 Dallas (DAL)plane HRL - DAL
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stationbus
5h 38m
$188–493

Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Waco (ACT) flights

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6h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 517.3 mi
Duration: 8h 49m

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

You can take a vehicle from South Padre Island to Waco Bus Stop via Las Palmas Port Isabel, La Plaza at Brownsville, and Austin Eastside Bus Plaza in around 15h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Waco (ACT) 4 times a day.

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

There are 6 ways to get from South Padre Island to Waco by taxi, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Taxi, bus

Drive 447.9 mi

Taxi to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Waco

Bus

Fly Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Waco

Taxi to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Dallas, bus