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How to get fromAustin to Padre Islandby bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Padre Island by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or car ferry

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus US1164
    2. Take the bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastlebus bus 65
    8h 30m
    $31–90

  2. Drive 346.7 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to South Padre Islandcar car 346.7 mi
    6h 30m
    $64–92

  3. Fly to Corpus Christi International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP)plane plane AUS - CRP
    2. Take the bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastlebus bus
    6h 45m
    $87–408

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastlebus bus 65
    10h 11m
    $32–109

  5. Fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane AUS - MFE
    2. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Aransas Passbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Aransas Pass, TX to Port Aransas, TXcarferry car ferry
    8h 18m
    $93–437

Austin to Padre Island by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to 11th @ Sandcastle via Staples Street Station Bay G, Southside Station Bay J, and Southside Station Bay E in around 8h 30m.

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