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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Terminal Rodoviário de Montevideo | Rodoviária de Porto Alegre | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Tres Cruces | Rodoviária de Porto Alegre | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Tres Cruces | Rodoviária de Porto Alegre | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Terminal Rodoviário de Montevideo | Rodoviária de Porto Alegre | No tags |
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Get from Montevideo to Porto Alegre
The journey takes about 12 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $159, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Montevideo and Porto Alegre?
Stops in Montevideo
- ABulevar General Artigas 1825, Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
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Av. Gral. San Martín
Av. Gral. San Martín, Montevideo 12300, Uruguay - C
Terminal tres cruces
Terminal Tres Cruces, Bulevar Gral. Artigas 1825, 11600 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
Stops in Porto Alegre
- ALargo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo, 3080 - Centro Histórico, Porto Alegre - RS, 90035-040, Brazil
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Montevideo to Porto Alegre, RS by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Montevideo to Porto Alegre?
The cheapest bus tickets from Montevideo to Porto Alegre start from $159. The average price for this route is around $199. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Montevideo to Porto Alegre?
The average bus travel time from Montevideo to Porto Alegre is 12h 30m, covering a distance of 713 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 45m and is operated by EGA.
Which bus companies service the Montevideo to Porto Alegre route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from TTL, EGA, Pullman General Belgrano, Cauvi, TTL Turismo.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Montevideo to Porto Alegre?
The earliest bus departs from Montevideo to Porto Alegre at 4:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Montevideo to Porto Alegre?
A bus trip from Montevideo to Porto Alegre generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Montevideo to Porto Alegre?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is EGA, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 596 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Montevideo to Porto Alegre?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company EGA has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Montevideo to Porto Alegre?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Cauvi, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Montevideo to Porto Alegre?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is TTL Turismo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Montevideo to Porto Alegre, RS was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $139To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Montevideo to Porto Alegre, RS, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $139 to $184 for a bus ticket from Montevideo to Porto Alegre, RS based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $139 which is on 2025-12-08.
Usually EGA will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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