Getting Here
San Jose Island is a short passenger ferry boat ride from Fisherman's Wharf in Port Aransas. Ferry service is limited; be sure to plan ahead. There are two ways to access Port Aransas. From Corpus Christi, the island is linked by the JFK Causeway. The causeway climbs high above the Laguna Madre, making a direct line to SH 361 and Mustang Island. Alternately, take the 'scenic route.' The free ferry system brings visitors to the island across the Corpus Christi Ship Channel via car ferries, which operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also fly into Corpus Christi International Airport, or land your private plane on Mustang Beach Airport's 3,500 ft. runway.
How Far in the Car?
San Antonio: 3 hours
Brownsville: 3 hours
New Braunfels: 3 hours
Houston: 3 hours
Fredricksburg: 4 hours
Austin: 4 hours
Waco: 5 hours
Fort Worth / Dallas: 8 hours
El Paso: 10 hours