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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Harlingenby plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Harlingen by plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane GRR - HRL
    9h 38m
    $116–556

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    34h 17m

  3. Train, bus via Dallas

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dallas to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    37h 40m
    $696–1,133

  4. Drive  1,544.3 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Harlingencar car 1,544.3 mi
    26h 55m
    $282–408

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane GRR - MFE
    2. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Harlingenbus bus
    10h 13m
    $121–563

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane MDW - HRL
    11h 58m
    $222–757

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane GRR - BRO
    2. Take the bus from Brownsville to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 57m
    $151–606

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Marcos to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    45h 7m
    $803–1,340

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights

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Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,357 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Harlingen, TX, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Harlingen Bus Station via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Dallas Jefferson, and Dallas in around 34h 17m.

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