Traveling in Corpus Christi, Texas is as simple as can be. Public transport here is well developed and systematic. There are good airports and seaports as well. Though rail is a aspect of transport neglected in Corpus Christi, rentals and car journeys more than make up for the loss.
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Travel to Corpus Christi By Air
Corpus Christi International Airport:
This international airport is located within city limits. CRP or Corpus Christi International Airports served by the following airline- American Eagle, Southwest Airlines and United Express. It also offers continuous flights to Dallas and Houston. The flight reservation system at this international airport functions well. There are also several car rental options and Corpus Christi also has a quality public bus system.
Other Airports
Apart from this airport, citizens of Corpus Christi also use the San Antonio International Airport or Austin Bergstrom International Airport within a few hours drive from this city. Travel time from airport to Corpus Christi’s main hub is as long as traversing the distance to these airports.
Travel to Corpus Christi By Train
There is no passenger train service in Corpus Christi. A train can be taken to San Antonio or San Marcos and the rest of the length can be traveled by car or bus.
Travel to Corpus Christi by Road
Most visitors travel to Corpus Christi by car. The city is located towards the southern close of the Interstate 37, around 2 hours south of San Antonio. Corpus Christi is also located within two hours drive towards the north of Brownsville and the Mexican border. If you are traveling to Corpus Christi from Houston, take US-59 South to Victoria and then connect with the Interstate 37 towards the west of the beach.
Within Corpus Christi, the roads are in city block style and there are several main roads in the entire city. The main routes you need to know to get along just fine in this city are the I-37, Crosstown Expressway and Shoreline Boulevard.
I-37 takes you into Corpus Christi and ends on Shoreline drive in the bayfront. Shoreline Boulevard extends 4 miles in downtown Corpus Christi long the bay. South Padre Island is a section of 358 running from the I-37 down the southern side of the island. Harbor Bridge takes drivers over the ship channel to Corpus Christi Beach.
Local Transportation in Corpus Christi
US is known for its Greyhound bus service. This offers transportation to Corpus Christi. There are two main bus stations here- Corpus Christi Main and Corpus Christi West. Service from San Antonio costs USD 35.
Greyhound
Address- 702, North Chaparral Street, Corpus Christi- Texas
Telephone Number- 13618822516
Corpus Christi has a small trolley service and a city wide bus service run by Corpus Christi Regional Transit Authority. There is no city rail service though there is a marina for those lucky enough to travel by water. Car rental services can be found very easily in Corpus Christi.
Thrifty Car Rental
Address- 1000 International Boulevard, Corpus Christi- Texas- 78406
Telephone Number- 8772830898
The Limousine Company
Address- 4599 US Highway 77 Robstown TX- 78380
Telephone Number- 13618145466
Enterprise Rent a Car Downtown
Telephone Number- 3618847368
First Choice Limousine Services
Address- 4701 Ayers Suite 106 Corpus Christi TX- 78415
Telephone Number- 13618555466
Avis Cab Company
Address- 1000 International Blvd Corpus Christi- Texas- 78406
Telephone Number- 13612890073
Daisy Tours
Address- 1602 Tancahua, Corpus Christi -78401, Texas
Telephone Number- 2102258600
Admiral Limousines
Address- 5017 Columbia Street, Corpus Christi TX- 78416
Telephone Number- 3612253002
Dollar Rent a Car Corpus Christi
Address- 1000 International Boulevard Corpus Christi- Texas- 78406
Telephone Number- 3612992429
Avanti Travel
Address- 6026 Alameda Corpus Christi- Texas- 78412
Telephone Number- 3618555981
Hertz Rent a Car SPID
Address- 2727 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi-78401, Texas
Telephone Number- 3618510787
Map Guide of Getting Around in Corpus Christi
