There are 6 ways to get from Harlingen Airport (HRL) to Austin by plane, bus, rideshare, car, train, 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 Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane HRL - AUS
1h 44m$65–409Drive 307.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harlingen Airport (HRL) to Austincar 307.8 mi
5h 39m$57–82Bus
- Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Austinbus Brownsville
7h 53m$77–102Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Harlingen-HRL to Austin307.8 mi
5h 39mBus, train
- Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to San Antoniobus Brownsville
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Austintrain Texas Eagle
10h 56m$97–146Bus via Lavaca/4th (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus FlixBus US1164
11h 37m$68–124
Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harlingen Airport (HRL) to Austin is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Harlingen Airport (HRL) to Austin is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs $65 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Harlingen Airport (HRL) to Austin. However, there are services departing from Tstc and arriving at Austin via Harlingen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Harlingen Airport (HRL) and Austin is 284 miles. The road distance is 309.6 miles.
The best way to get from Harlingen Airport (HRL) to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 7h 53m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Harlingen Airport (HRL) to Austin, including transfers.
Harlingen Airport (HRL) to Austin bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Harlingen Bus Station.
The best way to get from Harlingen Airport (HRL) to Austin is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs $65 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 53m.
Harlingen Airport (HRL) to Austin bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Austin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harlingen Airport (HRL) to Austin is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Harlingen Airport (HRL) to Austin.
What companies run services between Harlingen Airport (HRL), USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Austin once daily. Tickets cost $75–100 and the journey takes 6h 28m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rio Grande Valley International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Rio Grande Valley International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Antonio Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Harlingen Bus Station to San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Harlingen-HRL to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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