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McAllen - Brownsville Bus Schedule

Bus
FlixBus US
  1. Sun,
  2. Mon,
  3. Tue,
  4. Wed,
  5. Thu,
  6. Fri,
  7. Sat
12:30 AM
McAllenTornado Bus Station
1:40 AM
BrownsvilleBrownsville Bus Station
from SEK 173.56
Bus
Greyhound
  1. Sun,
  2. Mon,
  3. Tue,
  4. Wed,
  5. Thu,
  6. Fri,
  7. Sat
12:30 AM
McAllenTornado Bus Station
1:40 AM
BrownsvilleBrownsville Bus Station
from SEK 173.56
Bus
FlixBus US
  1. Sun,
  2. Mon,
  3. Tue,
  4. Wed,
  5. Thu,
  6. Fri,
  7. Sat
1:50 AM
McAllenTornado Bus Station
3:00 AM
BrownsvilleBrownsville Bus Station
from SEK 173.56
Bus
Greyhound
  1. Sun,
  2. Mon,
  3. Tue,
  4. Wed,
  5. Thu,
  6. Fri,
  7. Sat
1:50 AM
McAllenTornado Bus Station
3:00 AM
BrownsvilleBrownsville Bus Station
from SEK 173.56
Bus
FlixBus US
  1. Sun,
  2. Mon,
  3. Tue,
  4. Wed,
  5. Thu,
  6. Fri,
  7. Sat
5:50 AM
McAllenTornado Bus Station
7:05 AM
BrownsvilleBrownsville Bus Station
from SEK 173.56

Journey Information

There are 17 intercity buses per day from McAllen to Brownsville. Traveling by bus from McAllen to Brownsville usually takes around one hour and 28 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 45 minutes.

Distance50 mi (81 km)
Shortest duration0h 45m
Cheapest priceSEK 151.85
Trips per day17
Most frequent serviceGreyhound
Bus lines3
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How much is a bus ticket from McAllen to Brownsville?

Bus tickets for a trip from McAllen to Brownsville cost SEK 173.56 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Average prices by travel date

SEK 326SEK 217SEK 109AprMay

Bus tickets from McAllen to Brownsville are expected to cost between SEK 163 and SEK 174 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Brownsville within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from SEK 174. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.

Monthly average prices

SEK 271SEK 217SEK 163SEK 109SEK 54JJASONDJFMAM
Bus tickets from McAllen to Brownsville are usually around SEK 163 and prices do not fluctuate very much throughout the year.

What bus companies travel from McAllen to Brownsville?

There are 3 bus lines from McAllen to Brownsville 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:

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US81h 28mSEK 173.67
Greyhound91h 29mSEK 173.56
Tornado Bus10h 45mSEK 325.62

  • 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 McAllen to Brownsville, 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 McAllen to Brownsville every day, with the average journey taking around 1 hours and 29 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Brownsville usually start from SEK 152.

  • Tornado Bus is a Texan bus company operating in Texas and Mexico. Their bus service connects cities such as Houston, McAllen, San Antonio, and the international border at El Paso. Their buses offer onboard WiFi, plenty of leg room, air conditioning, restrooms, and power outlets.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of one hour and 28 minutes to cover the 50 miles from McAllen to Brownsville. However, the fastest bus only takes 45 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.

Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.

The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from McAllen to Brownsville, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 17 scheduled buses that travel from McAllen to Brownsville every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from McAllen to Brownsville without transferring.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in McAllen?

Main departure station: Tornado Bus Station

McAllen has two bus stations with service to Brownsville.

All bus stations in McAllen:

  • Tornado Bus Station

  • 1501 W Highway 83

Where does the bus arrive in Brownsville?

Main arrival station: Brownsville Bus Station

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Brownsville.

All bus stations in Brownsville:

  • Brownsville Bus Station

  • Tornado Bus Station

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