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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from São Paulo, SP to São Carlos
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 18 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from São Paulo, SP to São Carlos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from São Paulo, SP to São Carlos will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Of the 3 buses that leave São Paulo, SP for São Carlos on Wed, Aug 12, 3 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 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Wed, Aug 12 the slowest buses will take 5 h 35 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.
12:30 PM5h35São Paulo, SP6:05 PMSão Carlos€191One-way0 transfers
4:00 PM3h40São Paulo, SP7:40 PMSão Carlos€201One-way0 transfers- 9:00 PM3h40São Paulo, SP12:40 AMSão Carlos€211One-way0 transfers
- 9:00 PM3h40São Paulo, SP12:40 AMSão Carlos€211One-way0 transfers
- 4:00 PM3h40São Paulo, SP7:40 PMSão Carlos€201One-way0 transfers
- 12:30 PM5h35São Paulo, SP6:05 PMSão Carlos€191One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus for São Paulo, SP to São Carlos
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from São Paulo, SP to São Carlos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a bus costs an average of €18.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
€19 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around €19 compared to roughly €33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €14. The journey takes 4h 18m versus 3h 3m 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 Cometa, Piracicabana, 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.
São Paulo, SP to São Carlos Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator GUERINO SEISCENTO TB | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Cometa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Piracicabana | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Live departures
São Paulo, SP to São Carlos bus times
The table below shows live departures for São Paulo, SP to São Carlos buses for today, Tuesday, August 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 3h40 | 11:10 PM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 3h50 | 1:20 AM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:35 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 3h40 | 3:15 AM São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 12 | |||||
| 12:30 PM São Paulo, SP | 5h35 | 6:05 PM São Carlos | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:00 PM São Paulo, SP | 3h40 | 7:40 PM São Carlos | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 PM São Paulo, SP | 3h40 | 12:40 AM São Carlos | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from São Paulo, SP to São Carlos
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Buses from São Paulo, SP to São Carlos run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 132 miles (213 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 132 miles (213 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Bus providers: Cometa, Piracicabana, GUERINO SEISCENTO TB from São Paulo, SP to São CarlosYou can travel by bus between São Paulo, SP to São Carlos with Cometa, Piracicabana, GUERINO SEISCENTO TB for as low as €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from São Paulo, SP to São Carlos
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from São Paulo, SP to São Carlos 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 Carlos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- GUERINO SEISCENTO TB
- Guerino Seiscento buses are equipped with air conditioning and standard seating.
- Cometa
- Wheelchair accessible buses available on select routes with advance notice required
- Cometa
- One checked bag up to 30kg and one carry-on up to 5kg
- Cometa
- Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
- Cometa
- Small pets allowed in carriers with vaccination documents and health certificate
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from São Paulo, SP to São Carlos
Most São Paulo, SP to São Carlos buses use the São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê to São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins station pair. Use this guide to compare São Paulo, SP and São Carlos bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which São Paulo, SP station do buses to São Carlos leave from?
Getting to São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê from São Paulo city centre
São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê is 3 km from São Paulo city centre. Public transport options include:
São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê bus station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Food court with multiple restaurants and fast food options
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are multiple ATMs from different banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê: Wheelchair access, elevators, ramps.
Getting to São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp from São Paulo city centre
São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp is 3 km from São Paulo city centre. Public transport options include:
São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp bus station facilities and services
São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court with various options and snack bars
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are multiple ATMs inside station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp: Wheelchair accessible, elevators present.
Which São Carlos station do buses from São Paulo, SP arrive at?
Getting to São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins from São Carlos city centre
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 bus station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Small food court with snack bars and cafes
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are two ATMs inside terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at São Carlos, Terminal Rodoviário Paulo Egídio Martins: Wheelchair ramps and accessible facilities.
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