What is the cheapest way to get from Houston to Harlingen?

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Harlingen is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Houston to Harlingen?

The fastest way to get from Houston to Harlingen is to line 800 tram and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $75 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Harlingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston station to Harlingen station. However, there are services departing from Houston Bus Station and arriving at Harlingen Bus Station via Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Houston to Harlingen?

The distance between Houston and Harlingen is 329 miles. The road distance is 330 miles.

How do I travel from Houston to Harlingen without a car?

The best way to get from Houston to Harlingen without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $75 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Houston to Harlingen?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Houston to Harlingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houston to Harlingen bus from?

Houston to Harlingen bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Houston Bus Station.

Where does the Houston to Harlingen bus arrive?

Houston to Harlingen bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Victoria station.

Can I drive from Houston to Harlingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Harlingen is 330 miles. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Houston to Harlingen.

Where can I stay near Harlingen?

There are 34+ hotels available in Harlingen.

Houston to Harlingen - 9 ways to travel via bus, car, line 800 tram, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Houston to Harlingen by bus (Greyhound), car, tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to VictoriaVia McAllen
2. Take the bus from Victoria to Harlingen Bus StationHouston
6h 30m
$77–125
Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal C
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)IAH - HRL
4h 34m
$45–276
Drive 328 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Harlingen328 mi
6h 34m
$60–87
Line 800 tram to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport
1. Take the tram from Convention District Rusk EB to Magnolia Park Transit Center EB
2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)HOU - HRL
4h 16m
$75–475
Bus via Corpus Christi
1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Corpus Christi Bus StationGreyhound US1128 / ...
2. Take the bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to Harlingen Bus StationFlixBus US1120 / ...
10h 23m
$59–172
Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal C
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)IAH - MFE
3. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Harlingen
5h 21m
$50–283
Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal C
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)IAH - BRO
3. Take the bus from Brownsville to Harlingen Bus Station
5h 57m
$90–386
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Corpus Christi International Airport, bus
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP)HOU - CRP
2. Take the bus from Robstown Station to Harlingen Bus Station
5h 53m
$143–548
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Corpus Christi International Airport, bus
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP)IAH - CRP
2. Take the bus from Robstown Station to Harlingen Bus Station
6h 5m
$113–359

Houston to Harlingen by bus

14Weekly Buses

6h 30mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 327.5 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Harlingen, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Houston Bus Station to Harlingen Bus Station via Victoria in around 6h 30m.

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How to get fromHouston to Harlingenby bus (Greyhound), car, tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or bus

There are 9 ways to get from Houston to Harlingen by bus (Greyhound), car, tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

Bus

Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport

Drive 328 mi

Line 800 tram to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport

Bus via Corpus Christi

Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport, bus

Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport, bus

Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Corpus Christi International Airport, bus

Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Corpus Christi International Airport, bus