Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, Brownsville Travel Guide

Getting There

• Public Bus

  Start at the Brownsville Bus Terminal located at 1000 E Washington St, Brownsville, TX 78520. Take the Metro Connect Route 1 (Blue Line) towards the Paredes Line Rd stop. The bus runs approximately every 30 minutes. Once you arrive at the Paredes Line Rd stop, walk south towards 7200 Paredes Line Rd, which is about a 10-minute walk down Paredes Line Rd. Follow the pedestrian walkway on the east side of the road until you reach the entrance to Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer to bike, you can rent a bicycle from one of the local rental shops in downtown Brownsville. From downtown, head east on E 14th St towards Paredes Line Rd. Turn north on Paredes Line Rd and follow it directly to the park. The total distance is approximately 4 miles, and it's a straightforward route. Make sure to follow all traffic rules and use bike paths where available.

• Walking

  If you are within a reasonable distance, you can walk to Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park. From the Brownsville city center, head east on E 14th St until you reach Paredes Line Rd. Turn left (north) onto Paredes Line Rd and continue walking for about 2.5 miles. The walk will take approximately 50 minutes. Be sure to stay on the sidewalks and cross at designated crosswalks.