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

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There are 10 ways to get from New Orleans to Harlingen by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Rio Grande Valley 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
    6h 8m
    $89–504

  2. 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
    $127–174

  3. 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
    $261–399

  4. Drive  674.7 mi

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

  5. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane MSY - MFE
    2. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Harlingenbus bus
    7h 49m
    $99–561

  6. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane GPT - HRL
    8h 11m
    $123–467

  7. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Corpus Christi International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP)plane plane MSY - CRP
    2. Take the bus from Robstown Station to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 50m
    $157–587

  8. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane MSY - BRO
    2. Take the bus from Brownsville to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 14m
    $129–604

  9. 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
    $109–209

  10. 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
    $383–572

New Orleans to Harlingen by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration13h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 538.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, 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 3 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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