Transportation

Vaquero Express

Parking & Transportation Services operates free public bus service known as Vaquero Express. The Vaquero Express Connector route provides transportation between the campuses located in Brownsville, Edinburg, Weslaco and Harlingen on a scheduled route. Additional routes provide connectivity to the Rio Grande City campus and the VABL building in Edinburg. Transportation within the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses is provided through the V-Line electric cart service. 

The system operates Monday through Friday when classes are in session. Additional routes provide connectivity to the Rio Grande City campus and the VABL building in Edinburg. All routes operated by the University are FREE to UTRGV students, faculty, staff and the general public for use. Download the most current Transportation Guide on the transportation webpage for more information, schedules, and maps.

Local Transit Providers

Parking & Transportation Services has partnered with local transit providers to provide additional connectivity throughout the Valley for faculty, staff, and students.

Valley Metro: Valley Metro operates routes throughout the entire Valley, including rural and urban areas. In addition, it operates the Metro Express system, an express service linking the Edinburg campus to the McAllen Central Station, Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets, Valley Metro Harlingen bus terminal, Brownsville La Plaza Terminal, and Brownsville campus. Students, faculty, and staff may ride without charge on any Valley Metro route by showing their UTRGV ID Card upon boarding. For more information, visit their website.

B Metro: B Metro operates routes within the city of Brownsville. Students may ride without charge on any B Metro route by showing their UTRGV ID Card upon boarding. For more information, visit their website.

Metro McAllen: Metro McAllen operates routes within the city of McAllen and from Central Station to the Edinburg campus. The student fare is $0.50 upon boarding. A regular adult fare is $1. For more information, visit their website.