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

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  1. Fly Rio Grande Valley International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans 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 36m
    $88–505

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Houston - Hillcroft Avebus bus Brownsville
    2. Take the bus from Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211
    13h 35m
    $106–160

  3. Bus, train

    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
    $254–400

  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 to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    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 24m
    $136–560

  6. Bus to Corpus Christi International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Robstown Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CRP - MSY
    6h 56m
    $160–575

  7. Bus to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    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 51m
    $132–554

  8. Fly Rio Grande Valley International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane HRL - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    9h 3m
    $124–473

  9. 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
    $118–242

Harlingen to New Orleans by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 538.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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 - Hillcroft Ave and Houston in around 13h 35m.

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