Air and Road
- Transport Mode: A combination of flight and car rental or bus
- Companies: LATAM Airlines, Azul Brazilian Airlines for flights; Local rental companies for car; Bus companies include Guichê Virtual and Itapemirim for road travel
- Duration: Approximately 8 hours (including 3-hour flight and 2 hours of road travel, plus 3 hours of layover and transfer time)
- Distance: Approximately 1,200 miles (1,930 km)
- Costs: Estimated total costs around £150 for flights (including taxes), £60 for a car rental/day or £30 for a bus ticket, plus £50 for additional fees (insurance, fuel, etc.), totalling about £260.
- Roads/Routes: BR-222 and MA-009 towards Santana do Maranhão from São Luís (if renting a car)
Pro Tip: When booking your flight, try to choose a flight arriving in São Luís early in the morning to give you ample time to make your way to Santana do Maranhão, avoiding the afternoon traffic.
This journey provides a balance between comfort and efficiency. Start with a short flight to São Luís, then rent a car or take a bus to reach your final destination, Santana do Maranhão. The region is filled with scenic views, making the drive particularly enjoyable.