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Getting to Brownsville by Plane
The major airport in Brownsville is the Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO), which is located about 4 miles east of the Brownsville’s central business district. Airlines servicing the airport include United Airlines and American Airlines. The flights connect Brownsville to Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston.
Address: 700 Amelia Earhart Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521, United States
Phone: 1 956-542-4373
To and from BRO Airport: Visitors can rent a car from the airport to navigate within the city. Car rental companies operating at the airport include:
Avis Rent A Car
Address: Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport, 700 Amelia Earhart Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521, United States
Phone: 1 956-541-9271
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Address: 700 Amelia Earhart Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521, United States
Phone: 1 956-574-9612
National Car Rental
Address: 700 Amelia Earhart Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521, United States
Phone: 1 956-550-0354
Another option is take a cab/taxi, or if you’re staying in a hotel, take advantage of the hotel’s shuttle service, if any.
Another airport that servicing the Brownsville area is the
Valley International Airport, Harlingen, which is about 28 miles (35 minutes) north of Brownsville Downtown; and McAllen International Airport, which is about 61 miles (60minutes) south of Brownsville.
Map data: Google, DigitalGlobe
Getting to Brownsville by Bus
Traveller’s can reach Brownsville by intercity buses. About 11 intercity buses operate out of the city.
Bus Terminal:
La Plaza at Brownsville
Address: 755 International Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520, United States
Phone: (956) 548-6050
To know about the bus routes, schedule and fare, click
here.
Intercity Bus Companies in Brownsville-
Greyhound Lines
Address: 755 International Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520, United States
Phone: 1 956-546-7171
Americanos
Address: 1417 E Adams St, Brownsville, TX 78520, United States
Phone: 1 956-542-1414
El Expresso Bus Company
Address: 755 International Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520, United States
Phone: 1 956-542-0469
Tornado Bus Co
Address: 755 International Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520, United States
Phone: 1 956-547-9200
Van Go Tours, LLC.
Address: 755 International Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520, United States
Phone: 1 956-982-2220
Omnibus Express
Address: 755 International Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520, United States
Phone: 1 956-544-3391
Getting to Brownsville by Car
Brownsville is accessible via interstate highways. The city is located at the beginning of U.S Route 77 and 83.
Brownsville is served by several U.S. Routes, Texas State highways and Interstate highways.
- Interstate-69 East/ U.S. Route 77 connect Brownsville to Kingsville.
- I-169/ State Highway 550 connect North Brownsville to the Port of Brownsville.
- U.S. Route 83 connect Brownsville to Harlingen
- U.S. Route 77/83 connects Brownsville to Harlingen, where it splits into U.S. Route 77 going towards Houston, and U.S. Route 83 going to Laredo.
- US Highway 281: Connect Brownsville to Hidalgo County and then San Antonio.
- State Highway 4 connect Southwest Brownsville to Boca Chica State Park
- State Highway 48 connect Central Brownsville to Port Isabel
International Bridges
Brownsville is served by 3 international bridges-
- Brownsville & Matamoros International Bridge (B&M) or the Old Bridge: This Bridge connects the Brownsville and Matamoros Metropolitan areas.
- Gateway International Bridge or the New Bridge: It is situated in the downtown Brownsville and is the preferred bridge for pedestrian crossings in the city.
- Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates or Veterans Bridge: It connects to the south terminal of Interstate-69 E/ US 83 and US 77.
Getting Around Brownsville
Getting Around Brownsville by Bus
Brownsville Metro or B-metro is a mass transportation system in Cameron County, Texas. The B Metro serves Brownsville. It comprises of two terminals running 13 bus routes that cover the entire Brownsville. It also offers several paratransit vans for the People with Disabilities. Tickets/bus passes can be purchased from the automatic vending machine available outside the B Metro station.
Operating hours: Monday to Saturday: 6:00am-8:00pm (Sunday-Closed)
To know the routes, schedule and fares, visit the official website of
Brownsville Metro.
Bus Station-
La Plaza at Brownsville (Downtown Brownsville Terminal)
Address: 755 International Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520, United States
Phone: (956) 548-6050
Getting Around Brownsville by Cycling/Biking
One of the best ways to explore Brownsville is by biking. The city has about 64 miles of off-road and bicycle paved trails and bike lanes. About 9 miles of biking trails are flanked by palm trees. Along the way, you’ll encounter several major attractions of the city, like the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art, Gladys Porter Zoo, Palo Alto Battlefield and more.
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Getting Around Brownsville by Cabs/Taxi Services
Yellow Express Taxi Cab
Address: Brownsville, TX, United States
Phone: 1 956-320-8294
Brownsville Hummer Limousines
Address: 8008 Ruben M Torres Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521, United States
Phone: 1 956-533-5503
Getting Around Brownsville by Rental Cars
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Address: 4177 US-83, Brownsville, TX 78520, United States
Phone: 1 956-548-2224
Dollar Rent a Car
Address: 500 Amelia Earhart Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521, United States
Phone: 1 866-434-2226
Budget Car Rental
Address: 700 N Minnesota Ave, Brownsville, TX 78521, United States
Phone: 1 956-546-5119
Hertz Rent A Car
Address: 700 S Minnesota Ave, Brownsville, TX 78521, United States
Phone: 1 956-542-7466
Getting In and Around Brownsville Map Guide
