How far is Houston from Harlingen?

The distance between the two cities is 281 miles (453 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Houston to Harlingen leave from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway and arrive at Harlingen Bus Stop. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Houston to Harlingen from $46 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Houston to Harlingen on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:50pm	Houston Airline	5h 45m	3:35am	Harlingen, (TX - Harlingen Local Transportation)	Cheapest
	Bus	10:10pm	Houston Southwest, (TX - EEX Houston Southwest)	5h 25m	3:35am	Harlingen, (TX - Harlingen Local Transportation)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	2:00am	Houston Bus Station	10h 50m	12:50pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00am	Houston Bus Station	9h 45m	6:45pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	7:00am	Downtown Gray & Smith	14h	9:00pm	Harlingen Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:27 PM CST.

Get from Houston to Harlingen

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

8h 20mAverage Duration

286 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Harlingen?

Stops in Houston

A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA
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B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
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C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
D
Harrisburg Senda Station
7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
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E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA

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

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

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,9 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 $69 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 Houston Harlingen recent customer reviews

Excellent experience. My only complaint is that the power outlets were not working for every seat.

Victor R.

July 23, 2018

Bus was very nice, clean and new. Only complaint is that the tv was in Spanish the whole 6.5 hour ride and I don't know that much Spanish.

Jeremy F.

November 4, 2017

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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.

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

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

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

How far is Houston from Harlingen?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$65

11/23

$65

Today

$65

11/25

$65

11/26

$75

11/27

$75

11/28

$65

11/29

$72

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Harlingen, US was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $65

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

You can expect to pay from $65 to $82 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Harlingen, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually Greyhound 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.