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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.
| Distance | 50 mi (81 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 45m |
| Cheapest price | TRY 453.40 |
| Trips per day | 17 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 3 |
Buses from McAllen to Brownsville
- FlixBus US: 8 daily buses from TRY 454
- Greyhound: 9 daily buses from TRY 454
- Tornado Bus: 1 daily buses from TRY 972
How much is a bus ticket from McAllen to Brownsville?
Bus tickets for a trip from McAllen to Brownsville cost TRY 518.21 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
Bus tickets from McAllen to Brownsville are expected to cost between TRY 486 and TRY 519 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 TRY 519. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.
Monthly average prices
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:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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| FlixBus US | 8 | 1h 28m | TRY 518.21 |
| Greyhound | 9 | 1h 29m | TRY 518.21 |
| Tornado Bus | 1 | 0h 45m | TRY 972.26 |
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 TRY 453.
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.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
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.
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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