Travel Recommendation: Urucurituba, AM to Major Vieira, SC
Air Travel
- Transport Mode: Flight from São Paulo (GRU) to Joinville (JOI) followed by a bus to Major Vieira.
- Companies:
- Avianca for the domestic flight from Manaus to São Paulo.
- LATAM Airlines for São Paulo to Joinville.
- Transp. Expresso do Sul for the bus leg from Joinville to Major Vieira.
- Duration: Approximately 8 hours 30 minutes (including transfers and waiting times).
- Distance: 2,150 km (1,340 miles) in total.
- Costs: Estimated at approximately $600 CAD (including flights and bus fare).
- Roads/Routes: Not applicable for the air travel segment; main road for bus segment is BR-101 and SC-422.
Pro Tip: When booking your flight, use a flight aggregator like Kayak to find the best deals and set alerts for price drops.
Bus Travel
- Transport Mode: Long-distance bus from Manaus to Major Vieira.
- Companies: Expresso Brasileiro or Viação Itapemirim.
- Duration: Approximately 36 hours.
- Distance: 2,800 km (1,740 miles).
- Costs: Approximately $350 CAD for a one-way ticket.
- Roads/Routes: Major routes include BR-319 and BR-101.
Pro Tip: Purchase a sleeper bus ticket for added comfort on long journeys; check reviews for specific companies to ensure a pleasant experience.
Recommendation
For an efficient and practical journey, I recommend flying from Urucurituba to São Paulo, then connecting with a flight to Joinville, followed by a short bus trip to Major Vieira. This option allows you to save significant travel time compared to the long bus ride directly from Manaus. Plan accordingly to ensure smooth transfers between your flights and the bus, and consider purchasing tickets in advance to avoid price increases.