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How to get fromWashington to Harlingenby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Washington to Harlingen by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane DCA - HRL
    7h
    $195–862

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane IAD - HRL
    8h 51m
    $124–605

  3. Bus via Newnan

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Civic Center Station to Newnan Park and Ridebus bus 453
    3. Take the bus from Newnan Park and Ride to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston - Telephone Rd to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 54m
    $297–421

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Hillcroft Ave to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 22m
    $761–1,151

  5. Drive  1,699.7 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Harlingencar car 1,699.7 mi
    30h 28m
    $311–449

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane DCA - MFE
    2. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Harlingenbus bus
    8h 23m
    $202–878

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane BWI - HRL
    8h 28m
    $154–1,247

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane DCA - BRO
    2. Take the bus from Brownsville to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 40m
    $232–919

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    43h 18m
    $317–493

  10. Train, bus via San Antonio

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $1,022–1,565

Washington to Harlingen by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration42h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$761Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,483.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Harlingen, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Harlingen Bus Station via Civic Center Station, Newnan Park and Ride, and Houston - Telephone Rd in around 33h 54m.

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