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How to get fromTomball to South Padre Islandby taxi, plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Tomball to South Padre Island by taxi, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

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    1. Take the taxi from Tomball to Houston-Airport-IAHtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane IAH - HRL
    3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    2h 52m
    $235–550

  2. Drive 382.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Tomball to South Padre Islandcar car 382.9 mi
    7h 48m
    $70–101

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Tomball to Houston - Hillcroft Avetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Hillcroft Ave to Brownsville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Brownsville Bus Station to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 21m
    $247–306

  4. Taxi to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Tomball to Houston-Airport-IAHtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane IAH - BRO
    3h 47m
    $172–561

  5. Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Cypress Park & Ride to Smith St @ Jefferson Stbus bus
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane HOU - HRL
    3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 59m
    $219–649

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 360.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Tomball to South Padre Island. However, you can take the taxi to Houston-Airport-IAH airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL), then take the taxi to South Padre Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Houston - Hillcroft Ave, take the bus to Brownsville Bus Station, then take the taxi to South Padre Island.

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