What is the travel distance from Austin to Harlingen?

The distance between the two cities is 278 miles (448 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Austin to Harlingen?

The majority of buses traveling from Austin to Harlingen start their journey at Greyhound Station and wind up at Harlingen Bus Stop. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Austin to Harlingen from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Austin to Harlingen on August 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	11:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	13h 5m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	Cheapest
	11:15am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 35m	4:50pm	Harlingen Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 20m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
	11:15am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 45m	9:00pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	10:35pm	Downtown Austin	14h 15m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Harlingen on August 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	11:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	13h 5m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	Cheapest
	11:15am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 35m	4:50pm	Harlingen Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 20m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
	11:15am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 45m	9:00pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	10:35pm	Downtown Austin	14h 15m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Harlingen on August 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	11:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	13h 5m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	Cheapest
	11:15am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 35m	4:50pm	Harlingen Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 20m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
	11:15am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 45m	9:00pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
	10:30pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 45m	4:15am	Harlingen Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Harlingen on August 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	11:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	13h 5m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	Cheapest
	11:15am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 35m	4:50pm	Harlingen Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 20m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
	11:15am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 45m	9:00pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
	10:30pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 45m	4:15am	Harlingen Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Harlingen on August 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	11:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	13h 5m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	Cheapest
	11:15am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 35m	4:50pm	Harlingen Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 20m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
	11:15am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 45m	9:00pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
	10:30pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 45m	4:15am	Harlingen Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Harlingen on August 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	11:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 30m	9:00pm	Harlingen Bus Station	Cheapest
	11:15am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 35m	4:50pm	Harlingen Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 20m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
	11:15am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 45m	9:00pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	11:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	13h 5m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags

Bus Austin, TX, US to Harlingen, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$63

Average bus trip duration9h 30m

Number of daily buses9

Earliest bus departure3:30am

Distance281 miles (452 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

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Tornado Bus

3/5137 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3

Cleanliness5

Wifi4.1

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,2 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $95 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

Tornado Bus Austin Harlingen recent customer reviews

I arrived at the bus station in Austin, Texas and was told the bus had already left at it's regular schedule time 11:05am. However, the online schedule shows departure 11:40am. This was an inconvenience for I had to chase the bus at next stop in San Marcos.

Carolina H.

October 2, 2017

Friendly staff. Comfortable ride. Clean buses and stations. Overall great first experience.

Jennifer Holiman M.

September 26, 2017

Valley Transit

3/529 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.7

Based on 29 reviews, the company was rated 3.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the power outlets and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Valley Transit ticket prices on this trip start at $56

Tornado Bus Austin Harlingen recent customer reviews

I arrived at the bus station in Austin, Texas and was told the bus had already left at it's regular schedule time 11:05am. However, the online schedule shows departure 11:40am. This was an inconvenience for I had to chase the bus at next stop in San Marcos.

Carolina H.

October 2, 2017

Friendly staff. Comfortable ride. Clean buses and stations. Overall great first experience.

Jennifer Holiman M.

September 26, 2017

Greyhound

3.5/587,195 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Tornado Bus Austin Harlingen recent customer reviews

I arrived at the bus station in Austin, Texas and was told the bus had already left at it's regular schedule time 11:05am. However, the online schedule shows departure 11:40am. This was an inconvenience for I had to chase the bus at next stop in San Marcos.

Carolina H.

October 2, 2017

Friendly staff. Comfortable ride. Clean buses and stations. Overall great first experience.

Jennifer Holiman M.

September 26, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/510,186 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Tornado Bus Austin Harlingen recent customer reviews

I arrived at the bus station in Austin, Texas and was told the bus had already left at it's regular schedule time 11:05am. However, the online schedule shows departure 11:40am. This was an inconvenience for I had to chase the bus at next stop in San Marcos.

Carolina H.

October 2, 2017

Friendly staff. Comfortable ride. Clean buses and stations. Overall great first experience.

Jennifer Holiman M.

September 26, 2017

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Austin to Harlingen Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Austin and Harlingen?

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

Stops in Harlingen

A - Harlingen Bus Stop

B - Harlingen Bus Station

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Bus Tickets from Austin, TX, US to Harlingen, US

Next departures

Bus Austin, TX, US to Harlingen, US: Trip Overview

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Tornado Bus Austin Harlingen recent customer reviews

Tornado Bus Austin Harlingen recent customer reviews

Tornado Bus Austin Harlingen recent customer reviews

Tornado Bus Austin Harlingen recent customer reviews

Austin to Harlingen Bus

Where are the popular stops in Austin and Harlingen?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Austin, TX, US - Harlingen, US

What is the travel distance from Austin to Harlingen?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Austin to Harlingen?

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