How much is the bus ticket from Austin to Harlingen?

The cheapest bus tickets from Austin to Harlingen start from $79. The average price for this route is around $148. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Austin to Harlingen?

The average bus travel time from Austin to Harlingen is 9h 30m, covering a distance of 454 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 25m and is operated by Tornado Bus .

Which bus companies service the Austin to Harlingen route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus , Valley Transit , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Austin to Harlingen?

The earliest bus departs from Austin to Harlingen at 3:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Austin to Harlingen?

A bus trip from Austin to Harlingen generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Austin to Harlingen?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Austin to Harlingen?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Austin to Harlingen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Austin to Harlingen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Austin to Harlingen from $70 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Austin to Harlingen on January 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	10:35pm	Downtown Austin	14h 15m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	11:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	13h 5m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	10:50pm	Austin South Congress	14h	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Harlingen on January 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	Bus	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 20m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 35m	4:50pm	Harlingen Bus Stop	Fastest
	Bus	11:15am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 45m	9:00pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	Bus	11:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 30m	9:00pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	10:35pm	Downtown Austin	14h 15m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Harlingen on January 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	11:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	13h 5m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 35m	4:50pm	Harlingen Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	Bus	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 20m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 45m	9:00pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 45m	4:15am	Harlingen Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Harlingen on January 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	Bus	11:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 30m	9:00pm	Harlingen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 35m	4:50pm	Harlingen Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	Bus	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 20m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 45m	9:00pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 45m	4:15am	Harlingen Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Harlingen on January 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	11:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	13h 5m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 35m	4:50pm	Harlingen Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	Bus	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 20m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 45m	9:00pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 45m	4:15am	Harlingen Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Harlingen on January 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	11:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	13h 5m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 35m	4:50pm	Harlingen Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	Bus	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 20m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 45m	9:00pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	10:35pm	Downtown Austin	14h 15m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Harlingen on January 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	Bus	11:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 30m	9:00pm	Harlingen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 35m	4:50pm	Harlingen Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	Bus	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 20m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 45m	9:00pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	10:35pm	Downtown Austin	14h 15m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:38 AM CST.

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 $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

9h 30mAverage Duration

454 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Austin and Harlingen?

Stops in Austin

A
Greyhound Station
916 E Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78752, USA
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B
Airport Blvd
2001 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA
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C
Brazos St
35 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
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D
Ben White Bd & I-35
711 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA
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Stops in Harlingen

A
Harlingen Bus Stop
1826 W Tyler Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550, USA
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B
Harlingen Bus Station
215 E Monroe Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550
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Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5170 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi4.1

Based on 170 reviews, the company was rated 3.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the power outlets and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Tornado Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $151

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

3/538 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.8

Greyhound

3.5/587,493 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87493 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $72

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

3.5/512,002 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Austin to Harlingen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Austin to Harlingen start from $79. The average price for this route is around $148. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Austin to Harlingen?
The average bus travel time from Austin to Harlingen is 9h 30m, covering a distance of 454 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 25m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Austin to Harlingen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus, Valley Transit, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Austin to Harlingen?
The earliest bus departs from Austin to Harlingen at 3:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Austin to Harlingen?
A bus trip from Austin to Harlingen generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Austin to Harlingen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Austin to Harlingen?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Austin to Harlingen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Austin to Harlingen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-09

$96

01-10

$80

Today

$99

01-12

$93

01-13

$78

01-14

$78

01-15

$78

01-16

$80

The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Harlingen, US was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $78

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 $78 to $143 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 $78 which is on 2026-01-13.

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.