Bus Tickets from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS, BR

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Porto Alegre
    Departure location: Largo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de Santa Maria
    Operated by: PLANALTO RSPLANALTO RS
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Porto Alegre
    Departure location: Largo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de Santa Maria
    Operated by: PLANALTO RSPLANALTO RS
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Porto Alegre
    Departure location: Largo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de Santa Maria
    Operated by: PLANALTO RSPLANALTO RS
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Porto Alegre
    Departure location: Largo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de Santa Maria
    Operated by: PLANALTO RSPLANALTO RS
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Porto Alegre
    Departure location: Largo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de Santa Maria
    Operated by: PLANALTO RSPLANALTO RS
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS, BR: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$33
Average Bus Trip Duration4h 30m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance251 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Porto Alegre to Santa Maria Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Porto Alegre, RS - Santa Maria, RS, BR

  1. What is the travel distance from Porto Alegre to Santa Maria?

    Porto Alegre and Santa Maria are 253 km (157 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Porto Alegre to Santa Maria?

    Buses departing from Largo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo in Porto Alegre will take you to Terminal Rodoviário de Santa Maria in Santa Maria.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS, BR was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of US$26

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Porto Alegre to Santa Maria.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Porto Alegre to Santa Maria, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Porto Alegre to Santa Maria.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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