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Get from São Paulo to Porto Alegre
The journey takes about 21 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in São Paulo and Porto Alegre
Stops in São Paulo
- A
Barra Funda
Terminal Rodoviário da Barra Funda, Avenida Auro Soares de Moura Andrade, 664 - Barra Funda, São Paulo - SP, 01156-001, Brazil - C
Jabaquara
Terminal Intermunicipal do Jabaquara, Rua dos Jequitibás, 80 - Jabaquara, São Paulo - SP, 04321-090 - D
Praça do Patriarca
Praça do Patriarca 78, Centro, São Paulo - SP, Brazil - E
São Paulo
São Paulo - F
Tietê
Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê, Avenida Cruzeiro do Sul, , 1800 Santana , 02030-000 São Paulo, SP
Stops in Porto Alegre
- A
Rodoviária de Porto Alegre
Largo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo, 3080 - Centro Histórico, Porto Alegre - RS, 90035-040, Brazil
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from São Paulo 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 São Paulo to Porto Alegre?
The cheapest bus tickets from São Paulo to Porto Alegre start from $62. The average price for this route is around $83. 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 São Paulo to Porto Alegre?
The average bus travel time from São Paulo to Porto Alegre is 21h 45m, covering a distance of 856 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 10m and is operated by Itapemirim.
Which bus companies service the São Paulo to Porto Alegre route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Viação Penha, Catarinense, Itapemirim, Expresso São José, FlixBus, São João Turismo, Eucatur.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from São Paulo to Porto Alegre?
The earliest bus departs from São Paulo to Porto Alegre at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from São Paulo to Porto Alegre?
A bus trip from São Paulo to Porto Alegre generates an estimated 21.376525 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 São Paulo to Porto Alegre?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is São João Turismo, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from São Paulo to Porto Alegre?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company São João Turismo has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from São Paulo to Porto Alegre?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Expresso São José, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from São Paulo to Porto Alegre?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Catarinense, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 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 São Paulo to Porto Alegre, RS was searched and found on Sep 13, 2026 with a price of $72To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from São Paulo to Porto Alegre, RS, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $72 to $176 for a bus ticket from São Paulo to Porto Alegre, RS based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2026-09-13.
Usually Itapemirim 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.
