There are 12 ways to get from Modesto to Harlingen by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport
best- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane OAK - HRL
10h 51m$149–613Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane SFO - HRL
11h 2m$129–525Bus via Phoenix
- Take the bus from Modesto to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Antonio to Harlingen Bus Stationbus
42h 2m$249–469Bus, train via Fresno
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the bus from San Antonio to Harlingen Bus Stationbus
43h 21m$282–426Drive 1,882.9 mi
- Drive from Modesto to Harlingencar 1,882.9 mi
30h 33m$344–497Bus to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Modesto to Stocktonbus
- Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane SCK - MFE
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Harlingenbus
10h 56m$137–595Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane SJC - HRL
12h 14m$169–723Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane SMF - HRL
11h 13m$175–735Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane SJC - MFE
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Harlingenbus
12h 20m$164–680Bus, train
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Marcos Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Harlingen Bus Stationbus
2d 2h$269–455Train, bus
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Stationtrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the bus from San Antonio to Harlingen Bus Stationbus
2d 3h$321–519Bus
- Take the bus from Modesto to Ciudad Obregónbus
- Take the bus from Ciudad Obregón to Monterreybus
- Take the bus from Monterrey to McAllen Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Harlingenbus
2d 19h$349–563
Modesto to Harlingen by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Harlingen is to bus and BART and fly which costs $120 - $550 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto to Harlingen is to bus and fly which takes 10h 51m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Harlingen station. However, there are services departing from Modesto and arriving at Harlingen Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station, El Paso Bus Station, St. Mary's Between Convent & Mart and San Antonio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 2m.
The distance between Modesto and Harlingen is 1729 miles. The road distance is 1893.8 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto to Harlingen without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 42h 2m and costs $240 - $470.
It takes approximately 10h 51m to get from Modesto to Harlingen, including transfers.
Modesto to Harlingen bus services, operated by ACN Autobuses, depart from Modesto station.
Modesto to Harlingen bus services, operated by ACN Autobuses, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Harlingen is 2h ahead of Modesto. It is currently 4:44 PM in Modesto and 6:44 PM in Harlingen.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Harlingen is 1894 miles. It takes approximately 30h 33m to drive from Modesto to Harlingen.
What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Harlingen, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Modesto to Harlingen Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station, El Paso Bus Station, San Antonio Bus Station, St. Mary's Between Convent & Mart, Five Points Transfer Area - Northbound, and San Antonio in around 42h 2m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Phoenix, Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Burbank, Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Burbank, Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 59m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Stockton Metropolitan Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Marcos Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
- Website
- stanrta.org
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
- Phone
- +52 664 299 0487
- servicios@acnautobuses.com
- Website
- acnautobuses.com
Bus from Modesto to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- acnautobuses.com
- Book at
- acnautobuses.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from San Antonio to Harlingen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fresno to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $42
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Modesto to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Modesto to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $3–17
- Titanium
- $3–16
Bus from Modesto to Ciudad Obregón
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $130–200
- Titanium
- $154–157
- Phone
- +1 956-682-3481
- ValleyMetroRGV@LRGVDC.org
- Website
- lrgvdc.org
Bus from McAllen Central Station to Harlingen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.lrgvdc.org/valleymetro.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Marcos to Harlingen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $45–95
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- servicioalcliente@geb.mx
- Website
- futura.com.mx
Bus from Ciudad Obregón to Monterrey
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–310
- Schedules at
- futura.com.mx
- Book at
- futura.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 800 923 1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Monterrey to McAllen Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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