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Brownsville → Laredo

Brownsville to Laredo by train

Laredo lies 268 km (166 mi) north-west of Brownsville, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 3 h 37 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 327 km (203 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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BrownsvilleLaredo
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population186,738256,153
Elevation17 m (56 ft)132 m (433 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Chicago)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Stations on recordSouthern Pacific Railroad Passenger DepotLaredo station
Postal codes78520–7852678040–78046

Where to book trains from Brownsville to Laredo

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Common questions

How far is Laredo from Brownsville?

268 km (166 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Brownsville; by road roughly 327 km (203 mi).

How long does it take to get from Brownsville to Laredo by train?

About 3 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Brownsville and Laredo?

No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.