Bus from São Paulo to Porto Alegre, RS: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for São Paulo to Porto Alegre on December 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ItapemirimBus
Rodoviária do Tietê
Rodoviária de Porto AlegreCheapest
Viação PenhaBus
Rodoviária do Tietê
Rodoviária de Porto AlegreFastest
São João TurismoBus
Rodoviária do Tietê
Rodoviária de Porto AlegreNo tags
Viação PenhaBus
Rodoviária do Tietê
Rodoviária de Porto AlegreNo tags
ItapemirimBus
Rodoviária do Tietê
Rodoviária de Porto AlegreNo tags

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Get from São Paulo to Porto Alegre

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day
21h 15mAverage Duration
856 kmDistance
21kgCO₂ emissions

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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from São Paulo to Porto Alegre?

    The cheapest bus tickets from São Paulo to Porto Alegre start from $47. The average price for this route is around $98. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. 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 15m, covering a distance of 856 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h and is operated by Viação Penha.

  3. Which bus companies service the São Paulo to Porto Alegre route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Viação Penha, Catarinense, Itapemirim, Eucatur, Solimões, Expresso Adamantina, Viação Ouro e Prata, Real Expresso, Andorinha, Cometa, wemobi, Transportes Santa Maria, Expresso do Sul, Gadotti, Viação Ouro e Prata.

  4. 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 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

  5. 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 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from São Paulo to Porto Alegre?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Viação Ouro e Prata has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. 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 Transportes Santa Maria, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  8. 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 Transportes Santa Maria, 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
11-28
$62
11-29
$56
Today
$52
12-01
$54
12-02
$53
12-03
$53
12-04
$53
12-05
$53
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from São Paulo to Porto Alegre, RS was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $52

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 Porto Alegre, RS, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $52 to $193 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 $53 which is on 2025-12-02.

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