Getting Around the Island

The Island Metro (formerly the Wave) is a free shuttle system, operating daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The shuttle runs the length of the Island, stopping at beach accesses, hotels, restaurants, attractions, and other points of interest. Island Metro also has another route that crosses the Queen Isabella Causeway into Port Isabel. All of the shuttles are equipped with a bicycle rack, ADA accessible with wheelchair lifts, and offer complimentary WiFi. For the Island Metro route and schedule click here.

• Island Metro
  321 Padre Blvd. South Padre Island, TX 78597
  (956) 761-8178
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• Valley Metro - Brownsville/South Padre Island Airport
  700 Amelia Earhart Drive, Brownsville, TX 78521
  (800) 574-8322
  Note: Island arrival and departures from first and last stops. All transfers are made at Las Palmas Shopping Center in Port Isabel.
   

• Lisa Vega
  Car Service to/from Brownsville and Harlingen airports.
  432-703-8032
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• Shuttle
  Service to/from Brownsville and Harlingen airport.
  956-761-7433

• South Padre Island Surf Shuttle
  956-443-1406
  Spisurfshuttle.com
  info@spisurfshuttle.com

• SPI - Shuttle
  Service in the Lower Laguna Madre, covering South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista.
  956-621-8647
  spi-shuttle.com
  michael@4wings.com

Need transportation after 9 p.m.? Taxis are available from A Cabs, B.B.’s Taxi, and J J Taxi. During the busy season, taxis line up in the Entertainment District later in the evening — so go ahead and close down the bar! After all, you are on vacation!

• A Cab
  1515 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597
  (956 )761-2222
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• A Taxi
  826 S Garcia St, Port Isabel, TX 78578
  (956) 943-4848
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• BB’s Taxis
  104 E Ling St., South Padre Island, TX 78597
  (956)-761-1111
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• JJ’s Taxi
  108 E Pike St., South Padre Island, TX 78597
  (956) 761-9292
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• Avis Rent-A-Car
  700 South Amelia Earhart Dr., Brownsville, TX 78520
  (956) 541-9271
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• Avis Rent-A-Car
  3002 Heritage Way, Harlingen 78550
  (956) 430-8690

• Budget
  700 Amelia Earhart Dr., Brownsville, TX 78520
  (956) 546-5119
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• Dollar Rent-A-Car
  500 Amelia Earhart Drive, Brownville, TX 78521
  (866) 434-2226
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• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
  Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)
  700 Amelia Earhart Drive, Brownsville, TX 78521
  (956) 574-9612
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• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
  Harlingen Intl Airport (HRL)
  3030 Airport Drive, Harlingen, TX 78550
  (956) 430-8643
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• Hertz Rent-A-Car
  Brownsville South Padre Intl Airport (BRO)
  700 S Minnesota Ave., Brownsville, TX 78521
  (956) 542-7466
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• National Car Rental
  Brownsville South Padre Intl Airport (BRO)
  700 Amelia Earhart Drive, Brownsville, TX 78521
  (956) 574-9612
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• National Car Rental
  3210 E. Grimes St. Harlingen, TX 78597
  (844) 855-9612
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• All Over The Valley Limousine
  425 W Nolana Ave., McAllen, TX 78503
  (956) 269-9614
  alloverthevalleylimo.com

• All Valley Limousine Service
  600 Ash Ave., McAllen, TX 78501
  (956) 630-5466
  (866) 851-2345 (Toll-Free)
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• Escamilla Tour Buses
  2801 Zinnia Ave., McAllen, TX 78504
  (956) 994-1169
  www.escamillatourbuses.com

• Presidential Transportation Services
  2549 US-83 BUS, McAllen, TX 78501
  (956) 223-7488
  More Info

• Valley Transit Company
  Full-service bus company serving South Central Texas and Northern Mexico
  (855) 458-7002
  More Info

Looking for a different mode of transportation? We have some fun alternatives such as jeeps, bicycles, and the Island’s favorite vehicles: golf carts (4, 6 & 8 seaters) and scout coupes (mini cars). Wheels on Padre, SPI Fun Rentals, and several surf shops offer hourly and daily rentals.

Of course, you can always walk and stroll. Since the Island is only ½ mile wide at its widest point, you’re always within walking distance from the beauty of the beach no matter where you choose to stay.