Getting Here

Getting Here by Air

While there’s no place to land on South Padre Island, there are three airports nearby to keep traveling logistics for your group easy. All three airports cater to meeting planners and attendees with convenient ground transportation, taxi services, and even car rentals.

Getting to the Island

So you've made it to the airport, but don't want to rent a car? We've got plenty of options to get you from the airport to South Padre Island!

Getting Here by Ground

If road trips are more your style, getting to South Padre Island on four wheels can be an easy trek. We’ve already figured out the miles for you no matter what direction you're coming from. Gas up and head south on US Highways 77 and 281 from the north and 83 from the west. Then turn your wheels east on State Highway 100.

Mexico City – 667 miles
Monterrey – 225 miles
Brownsville – 27.8 miles
Harlingen – 46.4 miles
McAllen – 79.7 miles
San Antonio – 297 miles
Austin – 340 miles
Houston – 367 miles
Dallas – 565 miles
El Paso – 885 miles

Getting Around the Island

Getting around the Island is a breeze! Hop on the Island Metro (a free shuttle with daily service) to the places you want to go. Stops include beach accesses, many of our hotels, restaurants, attractions, and the convention center. Call 956-761-8178 for the Island Metro schedule and route map, and get going!