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Find the best way to access the island from anywhere.
South Padre Island Airport Information
Three airports provide air service with ground transportation options including car rentals, taxis, and shuttles. Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport offers 2 non-stop destinations. Valley International Airport offers 7 non-stop destinations. McAllen International Airport offers 6 non-stop destinations.
Brownsville SPI International Airport | 30 minutes from the Island
Valley International Airport | 45 minutes from the Island
McAllen International Airport | 1.5 hours from the Island
South Padre Island Driving Information
No matter which direction you’re coming from, you’ll easily find your way to South Padre Island. Drivers may use U.S. Highways 77 and 281 from the north, and 83 from the west to get to your tropical oasis. Then go 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
South Padre Island Ground Information
South Padre Island businesses offer a number of unique ways to move around the Island. Visitors can rent golf carts, scooters, off-road Jeeps, mini cars, and bikes. Explore the Island on Segway tours!
South Padre Island Public Information
Getting around the Island is a breeze! Hop on the Island Metro (a free shuttle with daily service) to the places your attendees want to go. Stops include beach accesses, many of our hotels, restaurants, attractions, and the convention center.