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

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There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to Harlingen by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane RDU - HRL
    8h 46m
    $114–554

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Civic Center Station to Newnan Park and Ridebus bus 453
    3. Take the bus from Newnan Park and Ride to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston - Telephone Rd to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 54m
    $256–366

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 57m
    $775–1,220

  4. Drive  1,498.7 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Harlingencar car 1,498.7 mi
    26h 31m
    $257–370

  5. Fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane RDU - MFE
    2. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Harlingenbus bus
    9h 32m
    $120–562

  6. Fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane RDU - BRO
    2. Take the bus from Brownsville to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 56m
    $170–474

  7. Fly to Corpus Christi International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP)plane plane RDU - CRP
    2. Take the bus from Robstown Station to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 53m
    $178–658

  8. Bus via Athens

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    39h 15m
    $295–463

Raleigh to Harlingen by train, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration42h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$775Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,316.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Harlingen, TX, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Harlingen Bus Station via Durham, Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Newnan Park and Ride, and Houston - Telephone Rd in around 29h 54m.

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