Florianopolis bus station

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The main bus terminal in Florianopolis is the Rita Maria terminal, located in the city's central region. One of the main bus stations in the state of Santa Catarina, the station welcomes visitors in style, as from the bus station travelers can see Hercílio Luz bridge, one of Florianopolis' iconic sights.

With about 15 thousand square meters, the bus station has the ideal structure to serve travelers with comfort and convenience, being a great place to arrive and leave the city. About 10,000 passengers travel through the station every day, coming from other cities in Santa Catarina and Brazil, but also from other countries, like Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.

The peak season is from December to March when tourists from all over arrive by bus in the city to enjoy its more than 40 beaches in the southern hemisphere summer. The bus station is also an entry point to many surrounding cities, including Palhoça and São José.

Where is Florianopolis bus station?

Address: Avenida Paulo Fontes, 1101, Centro, Florianopolis - SC - 88010-230

Floripa bus station is on one of the access roads both to enter and leave the city and to access the North, South, Eastern and Center regions of the Island. It is also located right after the access bridges to the Island. Being in such a central region, it's a great place to get to and from the city.

Unlike the airport, which is located in the south of the Island of Florianopolis and is therefore subject to heavy traffic and congestion, the bus station is on the road with easy access both to the different neighborhoods of the Island and to the mainland region of Greater Florianopolis.

Waiting area at the station

Opening hours

The bus station operates 24 hours a day. However, only passengers with tickets can access the facilities at night. The doors are closed, and a security guard checks the bus tickets to allow passengers access to the waiting room.

Florianopolis Bus Station Phone: (48) 3212-3100 or +55 (48) 3664-8453

How to get to Florianopolis Bus Station

Arriving at Florianopolis bus station is very easy, as it is located in a strategic location. Those who are going to board a bus there or arrive in the city by the bus station have three options:

1 - Taxi or Uber:

It's easy to take a taxi or Uber at the bus station, as there are boarding points right at the entrance to the bus station. It is a good alternative for those with a lot of luggage wanting a little more comfort.

2 - Executive buses

Called "amarelinho" by the locals, executive buses are a great option for those who want to travel more comfortably to different regions of the Island. The executive bus terminal is a 10-minute walk from the bus station and is an interesting option for those traveling light. The ticket costs R$ 11, and the buses have air conditioning, comfortable seats and limited seats available to ensure comfort.

3 - City buses

Florianopolis bus station is a 5-minute walk from the Terminal de Integração Central de Florianópoplis (TICEN), so if you want to save money, just walk to the terminal to find buses to all regions of the Island and also to other cities in Florianopolis metropolitan area. The ticket costs around R$ 5, varying according to the final destination.

Insider tip 1

To learn more about public transport in Florianopolis, download the floripanoponto app, which shows itineraries, bus schedules in real-time and makes getting around the city much easier.

Insider tip 2

As in any other Brazilian city, be extra careful if you have to walk around the city's central region at night. It is more strategic to take a taxi or Uber than to risk walking around the center after dark!

Services available at the Florianopolis Bus Station

The bus station is very well equipped to serve passengers in comfort. Some of the amenities you will find are:

• Snack bars selling food, drink, coffee and other snacks

• A restaurant

• Bathrooms

• Access to showers for BRL 10 (top floor)

• 24 hour ATM

• VIP area

• Chairs in the waiting room

• Pharmacy

• Paid parking

• Information Desk

• Convenience store with books, travel pillows

• 24-hour security

• Tourist Protection Office

• Car rental is right in front of the station

Convenience store

Drug store in the station

Lockers at the station

The station has large, individual lockable lockers that you can use for a fee. You can either leave your luggage at conventional lockers that charge between BRL 15 and BRL 25 per day, depending on the size of your luggage, or in automatic lockers, which cost BRL 20 per 24 hours. Bear in mind that if you lose your key, you'll have to pay BRL 200.

The service's working hours are:

• From Monday to Friday, from 6am to 11h59pm

• Saturdays from 6am to 11pm

• Sundays from 07h30 am to 11h59pm

Accessibility

The bus station is located on the ground floor, making it easily accessible for people with reduced mobility or wheelchair users. In addition, the site has adapted toilets and trained staff to help in case of need.

Buy your bus tickets online

You can buy your bus tickets online, safely and comfortably, to travel to or from Florianopolis bus station. With Busbud, you can compare the price of bus tickets from different companies in one place and choose the one that best suits your budget. Just select your ticket, make the payment online and receive the ticket by email. Easy and safe like that!

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