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How to get fromHarlingen to Columbusby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Harlingen to Columbus by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane HRL - CMH
    7h 23m
    $174–755

  2. Bus, train via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dallas to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    37h 1m
    $381–725

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to San Marcosbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    43h 53m
    $423–882

  4. Drive 1,464.3 mi

    1. Drive from Harlingen to Columbuscar car 1,464.3 mi
    26h 7m
    $268–386

  5. Bus to Mcallen Miller International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MFE - CMH
    8h 9m
    $242–1,120

  6. Bus to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane BRO - CMH
    9h 26m
    $178–762

  7. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    37h 40m
    $260–484

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Laredo Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Laredo to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    41h 33m
    $265–512

Harlingen to Columbus by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$381Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,294.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Harlingen, TX, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Columbus via Dallas Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 37h 40m.

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