What is the travel distance from Austin to Harlingen?

The distance between the two cities is 278 miles (448 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Austin to Harlingen?

The majority of buses traveling from Austin to Harlingen start their journey at Greyhound Station and wind up at Harlingen Bus Stop. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Austin to Harlingen from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Austin to Harlingen on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:15am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 30m	8:45pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + Valley Transit	Bus	11:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 15m	8:45pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	9:25pm	Downtown Austin	9h 25m	6:50am	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	9:40pm	Austin South Congress	9h 10m	6:50am	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound	Bus	11:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	7h 5m	6:50am	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags

Get from Austin to Harlingen

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

9h 30mAverage Duration

280 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

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Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,2 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $106 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

Tornado Bus Austin Harlingen recent customer reviews

I arrived at the bus station in Austin, Texas and was told the bus had already left at it's regular schedule time 11:05am. However, the online schedule shows departure 11:40am. This was an inconvenience for I had to chase the bus at next stop in San Marcos.

Carolina H.

October 2, 2017

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

Greyhound

3.5/587,372 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Austin Harlingen recent customer reviews

Friendly staff. Comfortable ride. Clean buses and stations. Overall great first experience.

Jennifer Holiman M.

September 26, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Austin and Harlingen?

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

Stops in Harlingen

A - Harlingen Bus Stop

B - Harlingen Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Austin, TX, US to Harlingen, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Austin to Harlingen?
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The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Harlingen, US was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $48

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Austin, TX, US to Harlingen, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $48 to $100 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Harlingen, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.