Road and Air Combination
- Companies: Azul Linhas Aéreas, GOL Linhas Aéreas, LATAM Airlines for air travel; Local rental car or bus service for road travel
- Duration: Approximately 16-18 hours total (10 hours road, 6-8 hours air including layovers and airport time)
- Distance: Around 2,100 kilometers (1,305 miles)
- Costs: Approximately CAD $800-$1,000 total (including car rental, fuel, and airfare)
- Roads/Routes: BR-116 highway, BR-324 highway, Salvador to Feira de Santana route by air, then further to Barrocas
Pro Tip: Consider breaking your road trip into segments and visiting small towns along the BR-116 highway for local culture and rest. For flights, book a seat with extra legroom for long layovers to enhance comfort.
Recommendation: For this journey from Saudades, Santa Catarina to Barrocas, Bahia, combining road and air is most efficient. Start with a drive to a major regional airport such as Florianópolis or Porto Alegre, then fly to Salvador or Feira de Santana. From there, continue by road to Barrocas. This mixed approach balances cost, time, and experience, offering a scenic road trip paired with the speed of air travel.