There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Harlingen Airport (HRL) by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane AUS - HRL
2h 30m$56–362Bus
- Take the bus from Austin to Harlingen Bus Stationbus Dallas
7h 26m$78–97Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Austin to Harlingen-HRL308 mi
5h 42mDrive 308 mi
- Drive from Austin to Harlingen Airport (HRL)car 308 mi
5h 42m$57–82Bus via 5th/Guadalupe (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Harlingen Bus Stationbus FlixBus US1164
12h 10m$68–123
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Harlingen Airport (HRL) is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Harlingen Airport (HRL) is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $55 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Harlingen Airport (HRL). However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Tstc via Harlingen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Austin and Harlingen Airport (HRL) is 285 miles. The road distance is 309.8 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Harlingen Airport (HRL) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs $75 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Austin to Harlingen Airport (HRL), including transfers.
Austin to Harlingen Airport (HRL) bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Harlingen Airport (HRL) is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $55 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $100 and takes 7h 26m.
Austin to Harlingen Airport (HRL) bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Harlingen Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Harlingen Airport (HRL) is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Austin to Harlingen Airport (HRL).
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Harlingen Airport (HRL), USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from Austin to Harlingen Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–100 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Austin to Harlingen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Harlingen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Austin to Harlingen-HRL
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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