Metro Transits
Valley Metro Route 45
Ride to Education! Valley Metro Route 45 provides an accessible, convenient and secure mode of transportation from UTB to Harlingen, which makes it easier to attend school, obtain a degree, get a career and better your future.
It's also wheelchair accessible.
Scheduled Stops
| Southbound from Harlingen to Brownsville: |
| Depart from TSTC Harlingen |
AM - 7:40, 9:15, 10:40 PM - 2:15, 3:40, 5:30 |
| Harlingen VTC Station |
AM - 6:25, 7:50, 9:25, 10:50 PM - 2:25, 3:50, 5:40 |
| San Benito City Hall |
AM - 6:45, 8:10, 9:45, 11:10 PM - 2:45, 4:10, 6:00 |
| Los Fresnos City Hall |
AM - 7:05, 8:30, 10:05, 11:30 PM - 3:05, 4:30, 6:20 |
| Los Fresnos Memorial Park |
AM - 7:10, 8:35, 10:10, 11:35 PM - 3:10, 4:35, 6:25 |
| Brownsville Multimodal Terminal |
AM - 7:40, 9:05, 10:40, 12:05 PM - 3:40, 5:05, 6:55 |
| Arrive at The University of Texas at Brownville |
AM - 7:45, 9:10, 10:45 PM - 12:10, 3:45, 5:10, 7:00 |
| Inbound from Brownsville to Harlingen: |
| Depart from The University of Texas at Brownsville |
AM - 7:45, 9:10, 10:45 PM - 2:10, 3:45, 7:15 |
| Brownsville Metro Terminal |
AM - 6:15, 7:50, 9:15, 10:45 PM - 2:15, 3:50, 7:20 |
| Los Fresnos Memorial Park |
AM - 6:45, 8:20, 9:45, 11:20 PM - 2:45, 4:20, 7:50 |
| Los Fresnos City Hall |
AM - 6:50, 8:25, 9:50, 11:25 PM - 2:50, 4:25, 7:55 |
| San Benito City Hall |
AM - 7:10, 8:45, 10:10, 11:45 PM - 3:10, 4:45, 8:15 |
| Harlingen VTC Station |
AM - 7:30, 9:05, 10:30 PM - 12:05, 3:30, 5:05, 8:30 |
| Arrive at TSTC Harlingen |
AM - 7:40, 9:15, 10:40 PM - 12:15, 3:40, 5:15 |
Fares*
Monday-Friday
- A $0.75 cent fair will be offered to the following with the proper ID:
- Adults – $1.50
- Children under 7 – free
* For fare details visit the Route 45 details.

Scorpion Metro
Starting spring semester of 2011, ride the Scorpion Metro between the UTB/TSC Fort Brown Campus and ITECC. Enjoy a no-hassle parking space. It’s free with a valid Scorpion ID!
It's also wheelchair accessible. 
Scheduled stops
Scorpion Metro Connector (RoutE 14)
The Connector goes around the UTB/TSC Fort Brown Campus, through downtown Brownsville to ITECC, and back again every 30 minutes.
Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon. to Fri.
Times the bus will be at these locations:
| Location |
Time |
| MRCN (1) |
00, 25, 30 and 55 minutes after the hour |
| B.U.S. Terminal (2) |
04, 21, 34 and 54 minutes after the hour |
| B&M Bridge (3) |
08, 17, 38 and 47 minutes after the hour |
| Amigoland Event Center (4) |
10, 15, 40 and 45 minutes after the hour |
| ITECC (5) |
12 and 42 minutes after the hour |
Scorpion Metro Circulator (Route 15)
The Circulator travels around the UTB/TSC Fort Brown Campus only and stops every 10 minutes.
Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon. to Fri.
Times the bus will be at these locations:
| Location |
Time |
| MRCN |
every 10 minutes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Cavalry Hall |
every 10 minutes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| REK Center |
every 10 minutes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| University Boulevard Library |
every 10 minutes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| East Jackson & 24th Street |
every 10 minutes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
Schedule times are approximate and may vary based on road conditions and other factors.
* The general public and others without a valid Scorpion ID card on hand must pay the usual B.U.S. fare.