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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Gainesville to Harlingen. Traveling by bus from Gainesville to Harlingen usually takes around 25 hours and 15 minutes, but the fastest El Expreso Bus bus can make the trip in 24 hours and 25.2 minutes.
Distance | 998 mi (1606 km) |
Shortest duration | 24h 25m |
Cheapest price | US$258.65 |
Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Gainesville to Harlingen?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Gainesville to Harlingen that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
El Expreso Bus | 1 | 1d 0h 26m | US$258.65 |
Tornado Bus | 1 | 1d 1h 41m | US$258.65 |
El Expreso Bus, a sub-brand of Tornado Bus Company, operates intercity bus trips in the United States, plus several routes that cross the border into Mexico. The carrier’s professional and helpful staff are often fluent in both English and Spanish. El Expreso buses feature comfortable seats, onboard restrooms, power outlets, and free WiFi. The average ticket price for a Gainesville to Harlingen trip is US$259 on El Expreso Bus, and they usually make the trip in just 24 hours and 26 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 25 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 1606 kilometers from Gainesville to Harlingen. However, the fastest bus only takes 24 hours and 25.2 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 4:00pm and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Gainesville to Harlingen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Gainesville?
Main departure station: 425 Atlanta Hwy
Most buses depart from the main station in Gainesville.
All bus stations in Gainesville:
425 Atlanta Hwy
Where does the bus arrive in Harlingen?
Main arrival station: US-83 BUS
All buses from Gainesville arrive at one main station in Harlingen.
Bus stations in Harlingen:
US-83 BUS
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