Find coaches from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS, BR

Sun3 Aug
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from US$32
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 7 August at
    Departure city: Porto Alegre
    Departure location: Largo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo
    Arrival time: 7 August 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: 7 August at
    Departure city: Porto Alegre
    Departure location: Largo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo
    Arrival time: 8 August at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de Santa Maria
    Operated by: PLANALTO RSPLANALTO RS
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 7 August at
    Departure city: Porto Alegre
    Departure location: Largo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo
    Arrival time: 8 August at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de Santa Maria
    Operated by: PLANALTO RSPLANALTO RS
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 7 August at
    Departure city: Porto Alegre
    Departure location: Largo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo
    Arrival time: 8 August at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de Santa Maria
    Operated by: PLANALTO RSPLANALTO RS
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 7 August at
    Departure city: Porto Alegre
    Departure location: Largo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo
    Arrival time: 8 August 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 departure01:30
Distance156 miles
Latest bus departure23:59

Porto Alegre to Santa Maria Bus

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

  1. How far is Santa Maria from Porto Alegre by coach?

    The journey from Porto Alegre to Santa Maria by coach covers an approximate distance of 157 miles (253 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Santa Maria from Porto Alegre without a car?

    You can reach Santa Maria from Porto Alegre by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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

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

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS, BR as early as possible.

About Bus Travel

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.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Porto Alegre to Santa Maria, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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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