Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to South Padre Island

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to South Padre Island by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Tucson to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane TUS - HRL
    2. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 29m
    $220–680

  2. Fly Tucson to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane TUS - BRO
    8h 21m
    $177–771

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio to Brownsvillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Brownsville to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    27h 3m
    $445–784

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Dallasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas to Brownsvillebus bus
    29h 26m
    $287–471

  5. Drive 1,157 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to South Padre Islandcar car 1,157 mi
    18h 1m
    $212–305

  6. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane PHX - HRL
    3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 21m
    $255–676

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus bus FlixBus US1120 / ...
    30h 59m
    $364–723

Tucson (TUS) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tucson to South Padre Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 947.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Broadway/Country Club to South Padre Island via Downtown Ronstadt Center, 6th Av/District, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson, El Paso, Dallas, La Plaza at Brownsville, and Las Palmas Port Isabel in around 29h 26m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) every 4 hours.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers