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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Harlingen by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane SAN - HRL
    6h 20m
    $118–494

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    38h 47m
    $577–1,133

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Chihuahuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chihuahua to Reynosabus bus
    4. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Harlingenbus bus
    41h 45m
    $266–526

  4. Drive 1,525 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Harlingencar car 1,525 mi
    23h 32m
    $279–402

  5. Fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane SAN - MFE
    2. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Harlingenbus bus
    7h 30m
    $151–641

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane SAN - BRO
    2. Take the bus from Brownsville to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 33m
    $209–764

  7. Bus via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Cross Border Xpressbus bus 4.1
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    47h 9m
    $272–467

San Diego to Harlingen by train, taxi, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration38h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$577Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,261 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Harlingen via San Ysidro Bus Terminal, Tijuana, Mexicali, Chihuahua, Reynosa, and McAllen Central Station in around 41h 45m.

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