Getting Around, Corpus Christi Travel, Transport and Car Rental
(Corpus Christi, Texas - TX, USA)
Corpus Christi has its own international airport that resides within the city limits and connects with major US cities via popular carriers, with basic ground transport. The city of Corpus Christi is also fed directly by the I-37 from
San Antonio, and travel to and from
Los Angeles,
Dallas and
Houston is made easy via Interstates 10 and 35.
Greyhound buses also travel to Corpus Christi, while hiring a car is the best method of transport for getting about.
Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) / Arriving by Air
Located a few miles west of downtown Corpus Christi, the Corpus Christi International Airport receives daily flights from many major US cities and is served by the likes of American Eagle, Delta, Continental, and Southwest Airlines. Highway 44 conveniently runs past the airport and on into north Corpus Christi, while taxi transport is readily available for transfers.
Car Rental
You will find most of the major car rental travel agencies at Corpus Christi Airport, including Avis, Hertz, and Dollar. Those driving in from farther afield will ultimately use the I-37, which runs from San Antonio to Corpus Christi - San Antonio is fed by the I-10 from Los Angeles and Houston. In addition, the streets are fairly uncongested in Corpus Christi, making general travel and parking easy.
Buses and Coaches
Greyhound buses provide travelers with the cheapest alternative for getting to Corpus Christi, yet journeys are likely to be long. Bus travel to Corpus Christi often involves several changes from anywhere in the north and eastern parts of the United States. The Corpus Christi bus station is located downtown at 702 North Chaparral Street.
Trains
Amtrak trains do not travel directly to Corpus Christi. However, they do run to San Antonio from Dallas, Houston and Los Angeles, from where regular local buses travel on to Corpus Christi.
Taxis
If you don't have a car while in Corpus Christi, there are several reputable taxi companies offering transport from the airport and around town, The main taxi firms in Corpus Christi include City Cabs, Liberty Taxi Service, Star Cab Company, Super Cabs, United Taxi Cabs and United Yellow Checker Cabs.
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