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Infrastructure
Transportation Services
Mercedes offers a variety of outstanding transportation services in air, sea, railroads and highway facilities needed to compete in a changing global
economy. Mercedes is located in a unique location in the Mid-Valley area and is 4 miles from the Progresso international bridge between Mexico and
the United States. This proximity to an international port of entry in conjunction with air, rail, and freight services place Mercedes at a crossroads
of international trade and commerce.
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| Distance to Major Cities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi | NE | 142 Miles |
| Monterrey, Mexico | SE | 143 Miles |
| San Antonio | N | 248 Miles |
| Austin | N | 333 Miles |
| Houston | NE | 335 Miles |
| Mexico City, Mexico | SW | 697 Miles |
Highways - Mercedes is positioned along US Expressway 83 and is between US Highway 281 and US Highway 77. US Expressway 83 provides access to the entire Rio Grande Valley and 8 nearby international bridges for international trade, while US Highway 281 and 77 provide an easily accessible route to commerce for the rest of the United States.
Bridges - Mercedes is in a distinctive location that offers direct access to 8 international bridges. The proximity to these bridges is extremely beneficial to businesses involved with NAFTA.
Airports - There are 3 airports geared towards passenger and cargo aviation serving the greater Mercedes area and serve 845,000 passengers annually. These airports provide access to most major airports in the United States via American, Delta, Continental, and Southwest airlines.
- Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport
- McAllen Miller International Airport
- Valley International Airport - Harlingen
Seaports - The nearest seaport to Mercedes is the Port of Brownsville, which is 38 miles away providing a 42 foot deep channel. At the Port of Brownsville, the land transportation of Mexico is linked with the Inland Waterway System of the United States thereby providing an efficient form of transportation to facilitate the international movement of goods between Mexico and the United States.
Rail services - Railroad services are provided by Rio Valley Switching Company. Rio Valley Switching Company services the entire Rio Grande Valley and collaborates with Union Pacific Railroad to transport equipment and merchandise throughout the United States.
Bus lines - The greater Mercedes area has bus lines serving local, national, and international bus travel needs.
- Greyhound bus lines and Valley Transit Company have daily destinations throughout the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, United States, and International destinations in Mexico.
- Autobuses Adame provides daily bus service throughout central Texas, eastern United States, and Mexico.
- Tornado bus line provides daily bus services to central Texas, the eastern United States, and Mexico.
- Rio Metro bus lines provide daily local transportation for intercity and Rio Grande Valley areas.