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

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There are 9 ways to get from Harlingen to New Orleans by plane, bus (Flixbus), 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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane HRL - MSY
    5h 51m
    $83–445

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus Brownsville
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    14h 6m
    $132–239

  3. Bus, train via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Houston - Harrisburg Blvdbus bus Brownsville
    2. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    17h 39m
    $164–341

  4. Drive 674.2 mi

    1. Drive from Harlingen to New Orleanscar car 674.2 mi
    12h 16m
    $123–178

  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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MFE - MSY
    6h 7m
    $156–660

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

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Brownsvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane BRO - MSY
    7h 45m
    $127–494

  7. Bus via Victoria

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Victoria to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 10m
    $112–188

  8. Bus via McAllen

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 43m
    $113–257

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to San Antoniobus bus Brownsville
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    22h 18m
    $251–468

Harlingen to New Orleans by bus and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 538.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Harlingen, TX, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlingen Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Houston - Telephone Rd, S Wayside Dr @ Telephone Rd, Magnolia Transit Center, Magnolia Park Transit Center WB, Theater District Capitol WB, Smith St @ Rusk St, Pierce St @ Louisiana St, and Downtown Houston in around 14h 6m.

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