Train from Sao Luis to Belo Horizonte

Travel Recommendation from São Luis, MA to Belo Horizonte, MG

Air

• Companies: LATAM Airlines, Gol Linhas Aéreas, Azul Linhas Aéreas
• Duration: Approximately 5 hours including layover
• Distance: 1,050 miles (1,680 kilometers)
• Costs: $150 - $300 (depending on booking class and fare deals)
• Roads/Routes: Not applicable

Pro Tip: Book a flight in advance and consider flying on weekdays for better fares and less crowd.

Bus

• Companies: Expresso Guanabara, Itapemirim
• Duration: Approximately 32 hours
• Distance: 1,183 miles (1,905 kilometers)
• Costs: $75 - $120
• Roads/Routes: BR-135, BR-262, BR-356

Pro Tip: Consider booking a sleeper bus for comfort over the long journey.

Combination (Bus + Air)

• Companies: Fly with LATAM or Azul from São Luis to Brasília, then bus to Belo Horizonte with Viação Itapemirim
• Duration: Approximately 15 hours
• Distance: 1,090 miles (1,750 kilometers)
• Costs: $200 - $350
• Roads/Routes: BR-040 (from Brasília to Belo Horizonte)

Pro Tip: Use a travel app to monitor flight and bus schedules to ensure smooth connections.

Recommendation

The most efficient travel option is by taking a direct flight from São Luis to Belo Horizonte with LATAM Airlines or Azul Linhas Aéreas. Although flights may vary in cost from $150 to $300, they drastically reduce travel time to just around 5 hours.

For the more adventurous traveler who likes to explore through land routes, taking a bus is a viable alternative, albeit much longer. If opting for the bus, be prepared for scenic views along BR-135 and BR-262.