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Journey Information
There are 17 intercity buses per day from Brownsville to McAllen. Traveling by bus from Brownsville to McAllen usually takes around one hour and 33 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in just one hour and 5 minutes.
Distance | 50 mi (81 km) |
Shortest duration | 1h 5m |
Cheapest price | RON 64.65 |
Trips per day | 17 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 3 |
Buses from Brownsville to McAllen
- FlixBus US: 8 daily buses from CRON 65
- Greyhound: 9 daily buses from CRON 65
- Tornado Bus: 1 daily buses from CRON 162
How much is a bus ticket from Brownsville to McAllen?
RON 73.89 is the average price of a bus ticket from Brownsville to McAllen. This is currently one of the best deals in bus travel. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Average prices by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average ticket price of a bus from Brownsville to McAllen is expected to range from RON 69 to RON 74. If you are looking to travel to McAllen within the next week, you can find bus tickets starting from RON 74. The cheapest bus tickets in the next month are RON 69 and can be found on May 26, 2024.
Monthly average prices
What bus companies travel from Brownsville to McAllen?
There are 3 bus lines from Brownsville to McAllen available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 9 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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FlixBus US | 8 | 1h 33m | RON 74.68 |
Greyhound | 9 | 1h 34m | RON 74.50 |
Tornado Bus | 1 | 1h 5m | RON 161.75 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 8 trips per day from Brownsville to McAllen, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 9 bus trips from Brownsville to McAllen every day, with the average journey taking around 1 hours and 34 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to McAllen usually start from RON 65.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of one hour and 33 minutes to cover the 81 kilometers from Brownsville to McAllen. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 5 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus 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.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in McAllen. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 3:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Brownsville to McAllen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Brownsville?
Main departure station: Brownsville Bus Station
Brownsville has two bus stations with service to McAllen.
All bus stations in Brownsville:
Brownsville Bus Station
Tornado Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in McAllen?
Main arrival station: Tornado Bus Station
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in McAllen.
Bus stations in McAllen:
Tornado Bus Station
1501 W Highway 83
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