- Must visit
MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo
São Paulo’s signature art museum, famed for its suspended galleries, major European and Brazilian collection, and bold Paulista Avenue design.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from São Carlos to São Paulo, SP is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from São Carlos to São Paulo, SP will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 20 buses that leave São Carlos for São Paulo, SP on Wed, Aug 12, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 12 the direct buses cover the 213 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Wed, Aug 12 the slowest buses will take 3 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from São Carlos to São Paulo, SP among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $41 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€14). The journey takes 4h 4m versus 3h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Piracicabana, Cometa, GUERINO SEISCENTO TB.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for São Carlos to São Paulo, SP buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:55 AM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 3h40 | 5:35 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:55 AM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 4h05 | 7:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:50 AM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 3h55 | 7:45 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:55 AM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 3h40 | 7:35 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 AM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 3h40 | 10:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 AM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 3h40 | 11:30 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 AM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 3h40 | 12:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 AM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 3h40 | 12:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 AM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 3h40 | 1:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:50 AM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 3h40 | 2:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 3h40 | 3:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:50 AM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 3h50 | 3:40 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:55 PM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 4h15 | 5:10 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 PM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 3h40 | 6:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 PM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 3h40 | 6:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:50 PM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 3h40 | 7:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 PM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 3h10 | 7:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:50 PM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 3h50 | 8:40 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 PM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 3h40 | 9:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:50 PM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 4h05 | 10:55 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from São Carlos to São Paulo, SP run on average 24 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 24 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 132 miles (213 km) distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 132 miles (213 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of São Paulo, SP — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect São Paulo, SP trip today.
São Paulo’s signature art museum, famed for its suspended galleries, major European and Brazilian collection, and bold Paulista Avenue design.
This major museum explores Brazil’s diverse cultures through excellent exhibitions on art, identity, history, and contemporary social themes.
The city’s historic museum reopened with restored grandeur, showcasing Brazilian history, decorative arts, and the Independence era in monumental halls.
The city’s most famous avenue mixes museums, culture, skyline views, and busy urban life, especially lively on Sundays when closed to cars.
São Paulo’s flagship park offers museums, lakes, lawns, and landmark modern architecture, making it the city’s essential green escape.
A vibrant Japanese-Brazilian district known for cultural events, shops, lantern-lined streets, and one of the city’s most distinctive atmospheres.
A hearty bean, pork, and sausage stew often served on Wednesdays and Saturdays. A national classic deeply rooted in Brazilian home cooking and São Paulo restaurants.
Thinly sliced mortadella packed into a soft roll. This iconic Mercado Municipal sandwich is one of São Paulo’s most famous and indulgent street-food bites.
A large savory pastry filled with creamy hearts of palm. A beloved snack from São Paulo bakeries and cafés, especially tied to the city’s Portuguese influence.
Historic fine-dining restaurant famous for refined Brazilian cuisine, especially duck rice and Amazonian ingredients, in an elegant classic setting.
Traditional Italian cantina in Bixiga serving hearty pasta and family-style dishes in one of São Paulo’s most historic immigrant food districts.
Long-running restaurant celebrated for excellent feijoada and classic Brazilian dishes in a polished yet approachable dining room.
Moderate for a major city: transit is cheap, budget meals are easy to find, but hotels and upscale dining can be costly in central areas.
A 10% service charge is often added in restaurants; extra tipping is optional. Taxis do not expect tips; round up if you wish. Cafes usually do not require tips.
Official public transport app
Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê -> Praça da Sé, São Paulo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from São Carlos to São Paulo, SP by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at São Paulo, SP, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most São Carlos to São Paulo, SP buses use the São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins to São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê station pair, with some services arriving at São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp. Use this guide to compare São Carlos and São Paulo, SP bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins is 1 km from São Carlos city centre. Public transport options include:
São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small food court with snack bars and cafes
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are two ATMs inside terminal.
Ticket office support is available at São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins.
Available at São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins: Wheelchair ramps and accessible facilities.
São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê is 3 km from São Paulo city centre. Public transport options include:
São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court with multiple restaurants and fast food options
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are multiple ATMs from different banks.
Ticket office support is available at São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê.
Available at São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê: Wheelchair access, elevators, ramps.
São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp is 3 km from São Paulo city centre. Public transport options include:
São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court with various options and snack bars
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are multiple ATMs inside station.
Ticket office support is available at São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp.
Available at São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp: Wheelchair accessible, elevators present.
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