Bus Tickets from São Paulo to Fortaleza

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TodayJul 13
TomorrowJul 14
from US$187
TueJul 15
from US$173
WedJul 16
from US$195
ThuJul 17
from US$185
FriJul 18
from US$185
SatJul 19
from US$182
SunJul 20
from US$168

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 14 at
    Departure city: São Paulo
    Departure location: Terminal Tietê
    Arrival time: July 17 at
    Destination city: Fortaleza
    Destination location: Rodoviária de Fortaleza
    Operated by: Cometa + Gontijo
    Cometa + Gontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 14 at
    Departure city: São Paulo
    Departure location: Terminal Tietê
    Arrival time: July 17 at
    Destination city: Fortaleza
    Destination location: Rodoviária de Fortaleza
    Operated by: Cometa + Gontijo
    Cometa + Gontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 14 at
    Departure city: São Paulo
    Departure location: Terminal Tietê
    Arrival time: July 17 at
    Destination city: Fortaleza
    Destination location: Rodoviária de Fortaleza
    Operated by: Rápido Federal + Expresso Guanabara
    Rápido Federal + Expresso Guanabara
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 14 at
    Departure city: São Paulo
    Departure location: Terminal Tietê
    Arrival time: July 17 at
    Destination city: Fortaleza
    Destination location: Rodoviária de Fortaleza
    Operated by: Cometa + Gontijo
    Cometa + Gontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 14 at
    Departure city: São Paulo
    Departure location: Terminal Tietê
    Arrival time: July 17 at
    Destination city: Fortaleza
    Destination location: Rodoviária de Fortaleza
    Operated by: Cometa + Gontijo
    Cometa + Gontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus São Paulo to Fortaleza: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$184
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 14h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure7:30am
Distance2363 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

São Paulo to Fortaleza Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip São Paulo - Fortaleza

  1. How far is São Paulo from Fortaleza?

    The distance between São Paulo and Fortaleza is approximately 2373 km (1472 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from São Paulo to Fortaleza?

    Buses departing from Barra Funda in São Paulo will take you to JOAO THOME in Fortaleza.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07-11
US$188
07-12
US$200
Today
US$208
07-14
US$207
07-15
US$206
07-16
US$208
07-17
US$157
07-18
US$157
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from São Paulo to Fortaleza was searched and found on Jul 17, 2025 with a price of US$157

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from São Paulo to Fortaleza, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$157 to US$236 for a bus ticket from São Paulo to Fortaleza based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$157 which is on 2025-07-17.

Usually GONTIJO 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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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

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