What is the distance between Harlingen and Austin?

Harlingen and Austin are 278 miles (448 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Austin from Harlingen, chances are that your bus will depart from Harlingen Bus Stop and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Harlingen to Austin from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Harlingen to Austin on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	8:30am	Harlingen Bus Station	10h 15m	6:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Harlingen Bus Stop	5h 25m	2:55am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
	Bus	10:00am	Harlingen Bus Station	9h 45m	7:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:00pm	Harlingen Bus Station	9h 40m	7:40am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	10:00pm	Harlingen Bus Station	11h 35m	9:35am	Downtown Austin	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 11:24 AM CST.

Get from Harlingen to Austin

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

9h 45mAverage Duration

280 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

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Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

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,1 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 $90 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Harlingen and Austin?

Stops in Harlingen

A - Harlingen Bus Stop

B - Harlingen Bus Station

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

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

What is the distance between Harlingen and Austin?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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The cheapest trip from Harlingen, US to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $82

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

You can expect to pay from $82 to $85 for a bus ticket from Harlingen, US to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $82 which is on 2025-11-17.

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.