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

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There are 6 ways to get from Harlingen to San Diego by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane HRL - SAN
    6h 27m
    $132–602

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    38h 31m
    $578–1,133

  3. Bus via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus
    41h 4m
    $283–499

  4. Drive 1,526.2 mi

    1. Drive from Harlingen to San Diegocar car 1,526.2 mi
    23h 30m
    $279–403

  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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MFE - SAN
    6h 38m
    $205–807

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Reynosa to Chihuahuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chihuahua to Mexicalibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    42h 14m
    $264–527

Harlingen to San Diego by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration38h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$578Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,261 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Harlingen, TX, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Civic Center Station via San Antonio Bus Station, El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, Cross Border Express, San Diego, Cross Border Xpress, SYMD - San Ysidro Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 41h 4m.

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