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How to get fromLouisiana to Harlingenby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Louisiana to Harlingen by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane MSY - HRL
    4h 25m
    $86–464

  2. Fly from Shreveport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane SHV - HRL
    7h 7m
    $63–355

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2211
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Hillcroft Ave to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus Houston
    13h 40m
    $124–170

  4. Train, bus via Houston

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus Houston
    17h 44m
    $145–293

  5. Drive  674.7 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Harlingencar car 674.7 mi
    12h 19m
    $124–178

  6. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane LCH - HRL
    4h 53m
    $68–355

  7. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane LFT - HRL
    5h 15m
    $73–375

  8. Bus via McAllen

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Harlingenbus bus
    17h 25m
    $105–201

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus Dallas
    22h 3m
    $215–413

Louisiana to Harlingen by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration13h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 525.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Harlingen, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Harlingen Bus Station via Houston and Houston - Hillcroft Ave in around 13h 40m.

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