How far is Brownsville from Houston?

Brownsville and Houston are 297 miles (479 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Brownsville to Houston leave from Brownsville Bus Station and arrive at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

Once in Houston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Children's Museum Of Houston, The Kemah Boardwalk, iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Downtown Aquarium and Museum of Fine Arts.

Bus Brownsville to Houston from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Brownsville to Houston on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:25pm	BROWNSVILLE, TX	7h 40m	4:05am	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00pm	La Plaza at Brownsville Terminal	6h 7m	4:07am	Houston Southwest, (TX - EEX Houston Southwest)	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	9:15am	BROWNSVILLE, TX	8h 45m	6:00pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:25pm	BROWNSVILLE, TX	7h 20m	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags
	Bus	11:30am	La Plaza at Brownsville Terminal	7h 6m	6:36pm	Houston Airline	No tags

Next departures for Brownsville to Houston on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:00pm	BROWNSVILLE, TX	9h 30m	10:30pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00pm	La Plaza at Brownsville Terminal	6h 7m	4:07am	Houston Southwest, (TX - EEX Houston Southwest)	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	9:15am	BROWNSVILLE, TX	8h 45m	6:00pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:25pm	BROWNSVILLE, TX	7h 40m	4:05am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	7:45am	BROWNSVILLE, TX	14h 15m	10:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags

Next departures for Brownsville to Houston on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:00pm	BROWNSVILLE, TX	9h 30m	10:30pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00pm	La Plaza at Brownsville Terminal	6h 7m	4:07am	Houston Southwest, (TX - EEX Houston Southwest)	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	9:15am	BROWNSVILLE, TX	8h 45m	6:00pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:25pm	BROWNSVILLE, TX	7h 40m	4:05am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	7:45am	BROWNSVILLE, TX	14h 15m	10:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags

Next departures for Brownsville to Houston on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:00pm	BROWNSVILLE, TX	9h 30m	10:30pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00pm	La Plaza at Brownsville Terminal	6h 7m	4:07am	Houston Southwest, (TX - EEX Houston Southwest)	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	9:15am	BROWNSVILLE, TX	8h 45m	6:00pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:25pm	BROWNSVILLE, TX	7h 40m	4:05am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	7:45am	BROWNSVILLE, TX	14h 15m	10:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags

Next departures for Brownsville to Houston on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:30am	La Plaza at Brownsville Terminal	7h 6m	6:36pm	Houston Airline	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00pm	La Plaza at Brownsville Terminal	6h 7m	4:07am	Houston Southwest, (TX - EEX Houston Southwest)	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	9:15am	BROWNSVILLE, TX	8h 45m	6:00pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	BROWNSVILLE, TX	9h 30m	10:30pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:25pm	BROWNSVILLE, TX	7h 40m	4:05am	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Brownsville to Houston on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:30am	La Plaza at Brownsville Terminal	7h 6m	6:36pm	Houston Airline	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00pm	La Plaza at Brownsville Terminal	6h 7m	4:07am	Houston Southwest, (TX - EEX Houston Southwest)	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	9:15am	BROWNSVILLE, TX	8h 45m	6:00pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	BROWNSVILLE, TX	9h 30m	10:30pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:25pm	BROWNSVILLE, TX	7h 40m	4:05am	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:35 AM CST.

Get from Brownsville to Houston

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day

8h 45mAverage Duration

297 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

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,8 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 $53 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.

Expreso Brownsville Houston recent customer reviews

Bus arrived 30 mins late for departure. Otherwise, ride was smooth.

Jennifer A.

July 28, 2025

Was just ok,not excellent

Rolando H.

July 26, 2018

Diver drove all over Huston made me late for my flight

John R.

July 16, 2018

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 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.

Greyhound Brownsville Houston recent customer reviews

Bad service

Alberto Gasiri V.

March 18, 2022

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Brownsville and Houston?

Stops in Brownsville

A - Brownsville Bus Station

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Downtown Greyhound Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Harrisburg Senda Station

E - Clay St & Louisiana St

F - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

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

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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

11/15

$66

11/16

$60

Today

$64

11/18

$50

11/19

$47

11/20

$52

11/21

$57

11/22

$60

The cheapest trip from Brownsville to Houston, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $47

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

You can expect to pay from $47 to $68 for a bus ticket from Brownsville to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.