There are 9 ways to get from Ruston to Harlingen by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Monroe Regional Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport
best- Take the bus from Ruston to Monroe
- Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)MLU - HRL
7h 19m$117–478Bus to Shreveport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Station
- Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)SHV - HRL
7h 53m$89–417Bus via Houston
- Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Station
- Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Harlingen Bus Station
16h 30m$112–260Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Station
- Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Longview Bus Station
- Take the train from Longview to San Antonio Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from San Antonio to Harlingen Bus Station
24h 30m$164–334Drive 630.6 mi
- Drive from Ruston to Harlingen630.6 mi
11h 59m$116–167Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Ruston to Monroe
- Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)MLU - MFE
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Harlingen
8h 7m$162–735Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Ruston to Monroe
- Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)MLU - BRO
- Take the bus from Brownsville to Harlingen Bus Station
8h 40m$182–678Bus to Shreveport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Station
- Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)SHV - BRO
- Take the bus from Brownsville to Harlingen Bus Station
9h 38m$144–597Bus
- Take the bus from Ruston to Dallas Bus StationGreyhound US0604
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Harlingen Bus StationFlixBus US1164
21h$114–205
Ruston to Harlingen by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruston to Harlingen is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Ruston to Harlingen is to bus and fly which takes 7h 19m and costs $110 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruston to Harlingen station. However, there are services departing from Ruston and arriving at Harlingen Bus Station via Shreveport Bus Station and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
The distance between Ruston and Harlingen is 600 miles. The road distance is 634.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ruston to Harlingen without a car is to bus via Houston which takes 16h 30m and costs $110 - $260.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Ruston to Harlingen, including transfers.
Ruston to Harlingen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ruston station.
Ruston to Harlingen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Shreveport Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruston to Harlingen is 634 miles. It takes approximately 11h 59m to drive from Ruston to Harlingen.
Book your Ruston to Harlingen bus tickets online with FlixBus.
What companies run services between Ruston, LA, USA and Harlingen, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Ruston to Harlingen Bus Station via Shreveport Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 16h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monroe Regional Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Shreveport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Monroe Regional Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Monroe Regional Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Shreveport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Shreveport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Shreveport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Longview to San Antonio Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $45–110
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $55–160
- Business - advance purchase
- $75–330
- Business Class
- $120–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ruston to Monroe
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Harlingen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Longview Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Ruston to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Harlingen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- 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
Bus from Brownsville to Harlingen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Longview Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 Dallas Bus Station to Harlingen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $70–120
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 34+ hotels available in Harlingen.











