What is the distance between Santa Maria and Porto Alegre?

Santa Maria and Porto Alegre are 157 miles (253 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santa Maria to Porto Alegre?

Buses traveling from Santa Maria to Porto Alegre leave from Terminal Rodoviário de Santa Maria and arrive at Rodoviária de Porto Alegre.

Bus Santa Maria to Porto Alegre from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Santa Maria to Porto Alegre on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Santa Maria	4h 30m	10:00pm	Rodoviária de Porto Alegre	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Santa Maria to Porto Alegre on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Santa Maria	4h 30m	4:15am	Rodoviária de Porto Alegre	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Santa Maria	4h 30m	1:30am	Rodoviária de Porto Alegre	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Santa Maria	4h 30m	1:30am	Rodoviária de Porto Alegre	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Santa Maria	4h 30m	11:30pm	Rodoviária de Porto Alegre	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Santa Maria	4h 30m	11:30pm	Rodoviária de Porto Alegre	No tags

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Get from Santa Maria to Porto Alegre

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

156 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Santa Maria and Porto Alegre?

Stops in Santa Maria

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Terminal Rodoviário de Santa Maria
Rua Pedro Pereira 1450 - lj 101, Santa Maria - RS, 72547-700
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Stops in Porto Alegre

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Rodoviária de Porto Alegre
Largo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo, 3080 - Centro Histórico, Porto Alegre - RS, 90035-040, Brazil
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Viação Planalto

4/59 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.5

Based on 9 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Viação Planalto ticket prices on this trip start at $21

PLANALTO RS Santa Maria Porto Alegre recent customer reviews

Punctuality, cleanliness and a smooth service

Cristobal A.

September 18, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Santa Maria, RS, BR to Porto Alegre, RS by bus

What is the distance between Santa Maria and Porto Alegre?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santa Maria to Porto Alegre?

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The cheapest trip from Santa Maria, RS, BR to Porto Alegre, RS was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $46 for a bus ticket from Santa Maria, RS, BR to Porto Alegre, RS based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-27.