This year, people from all over the world are coming to dance with us at Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a South Padre Island virgin, you shouldn’t have to stress about traveling… especially if you’re on spring break. Fortunately, the vacation hot-spot has tons of ways for people to get around. Even on any type of budget. Near, far, wherever you are, we’ve compiled this list of transportation services to help plan your trip to the Ultimate Music Experience.
Planes
Flying to South Padre Island isn’t necessarily the most viable option for everyone traveling to the Ultimate Music Experience, but it is an option for some of you. For those that want to soar into your sun-filled spring break, here are a list of the closest area airports.
Valley International Airport – Harlingen (VIA)
3002 Heritage Way Harlingen, TX 78550
956-430-8600
South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)
700 S. Minnesota Ave. Brownsville, TX 78521
800-525-0280
McAllen International Airport (MFE)
2500 S. Bicentennial McAllen, TX 78503
956-682-9101
Trains (Shuttles)
There aren’t any trains to speak of on South Padre, but saying planes, shuttles, and automobiles doesn’t have the same flow. Well luckily, shuttles are faster and cheaper than trains, so we hope you don’t mind our improvisation. Here are some popular shuttle services that will get you to the festival. Remember, many hotels offer shuttles, so call the one you’ve booked with to find out if they provide that service.
The Wave
South Padre Island’s Free Shuttle Transportation Service
956-761-3864 or 956-761-3245
South Padre Shuttle
Offering service between Valley International Airport and South Padre Island!
877-774-0050
Island Airport Shuttle
800-574-8322
Go with Jo Transportation Services
800-962-8497
Rio Grande Transit
956-428-4613
Valley Transit Company
800-580-4710
Automobiles
If your car just barely passed inspection, chances are you’re going to rent a car to make your way to UME. Here’s a list of the most popular rental car agencies and limo services.
- Advantage 800-777-5500
- Avis Rent-A-Car 800-831-2847
- Budget 800-460-3399
- National Car Rental 800-227-7368
- Dollar Rent-A-Car 800-800-4000
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car 800-Rent-A-Car
- Hertz Rent-A-Car 800-654-3131
- Advantage Rent-A-Car 800-777-5500
- South Padre Limos 800-821-2176
- A-1 Limousine 956-761-9090
- All Valley Limousine Service, Inc. 956-630-5466
- Rio Grande Transit Limousine Service 956-428-4614
Notable
Island Hoppers – This service offers Vespa scooters, bicycles and paddle boards rentals. Travel South Padre in style.
