According to 30 reviews, Rota Transportes received a 3.8-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the Wi‑Fi. Rota Transportes ticket prices on this trip start at $86
Rota Transportes Salvador Maceió recent customer reviews
Very bad maintenance of buses. We were stranded for more than 4hrs in the middle of nowhere near Costa de Sauipe
1.0 out of 5 stars
Carlos G.
Very uncomfortable journey. When the seat in front of me was reclined, it was on my knees!! Impossible to sleep
2.0 out of 5 stars
Ramani T.
Good amighos letting me off at Praia do Frances/all the best to those gentlemen!
Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. CATEDRAL ticket prices on this trip start at $82
A good way to travel this route is with Transito Livre Turismo buses. The company offers 2 daily departures, with ticket prices starting at $88 and the shortest trip taking about 10 hours 40 minutes. Transito Livre Turismo gets you where you want to go for a fair price.
Based on 53 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Expresso São Luiz ticket prices on this trip start at $62
Based on 609 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Águia Branca ticket prices on this trip start at $62
Based on 13046 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $65
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salvador to Maceió 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 Salvador to Maceió?
The cheapest bus tickets from Salvador to Maceió start from $62. The average price for this route is around $101. 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 Salvador to Maceió?
The average bus travel time from Salvador to Maceió is 10h 25m, covering a distance of 469 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 35m and is operated by Expresso São Luiz.
Which bus companies service the Salvador to Maceió route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Salvador to Maceió?
The earliest bus departs from Salvador to Maceió at 4:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Salvador to Maceió?
A bus trip from Salvador to Maceió generates an estimated 11.703625 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 Salvador to Maceió?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Rota Transportes, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 169 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Salvador to Maceió?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Salvador to Maceió?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Salvador to Maceió?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Rota Transportes, 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.
Best price found
07-18
$87
07-19
$63
Today
$67
07-21
$74
07-22
$78
07-23
$74
07-24
$78
07-25
$60
The cheapest trip from Salvador to Maceió was searched and found on Jul 25, 2026 with a price of $60
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Salvador to Maceió, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $60 to $104 for a bus ticket from Salvador to Maceió based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2026-07-25.
Usually Rota Transportes 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.