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How to get fromTampa to Padre Islandby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Tampa to Padre Island by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP)plane plane TPA - CRP
    2. Take the bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastlebus bus
    8h 18m
    $118–483

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastlebus bus 65
    29h 20m
    $196–308

  3. Drive  1,314.6 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to South Padre Islandcar car 1,314.6 mi
    23h 34m
    $240–347

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Telephone Rd to Refugiobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Refugio to Southside Station Bay Etaxi taxi
    5. Take the bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastlebus bus 65
    30h 19m
    $397–531

Tampa to Padre Island by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 964.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Padre Island, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to 11th @ Sandcastle via Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, Staples Street Station Bay G, Southside Station Bay J, and Southside Station Bay E in around 29h 20m.

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