What is the travel distance from McAllen to Brownsville?

The distance separating McAllen and Brownsville is 50 miles (81 km).

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

Buses going from McAllen to Brownsville start their journey at McAllen Bus Station and reach their destination at Brownsville Bus Station.

Bus McAllen to Brownsville from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for McAllen to Brownsville on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50pm	Mcallen Bus Station	1h 40m	7:30pm	BROWNSVILLE, TX	Cheapest
Bus	2:23pm	Central Station	45m	3:08pm	La Plaza at Brownsville Terminal	Fastest
Bus	5:50am	Mcallen Bus Station	1h 15m	7:05am	BROWNSVILLE, TX	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Mcallen Bus Station	1h 40m	1:35pm	BROWNSVILLE, TX	No tags
Bus	8:05pm	Mcallen Bus Station	1h 40m	9:45pm	BROWNSVILLE, TX	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:03 AM CST.

Get from McAllen to Brownsville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

51 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in McAllen and Brownsville?

Stops in McAllen

A
McAllen Bus Station
1501 U.S. 83 Business, McAllen, TX 78501, USA

Stops in Brownsville

A
Brownsville Bus Station
755 International Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520

Compare bus companies

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 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 McAllen Brownsville recent customer reviews

The power bar adapted to the bus is placed unconfortably for the arm. Power is perfect but the bar is very unconfortable. It should be placed lower and will not interfere with the arm.

Alberto L.

August 9, 2017

Tornado Bus

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

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,1 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 $38 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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from McAllen to Brownsville by bus

What is the travel distance from McAllen to Brownsville?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from McAllen to Brownsville?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/24

$16

11/25

$15

Today

$16

11/27

$15

11/28

No data

11/29

No data

11/30

$14

12/01

No data

The cheapest trip from McAllen to Brownsville was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $14

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

You can expect to pay from $14 to $35 for a bus ticket from McAllen to Brownsville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-30.

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.