Comprehensive Travel Recommendation: São Paulo, SP to Porto Calvo, AL
Transport Mode: Bus
- Companies: Viação Gontijo, Viação Itapemirim
- Duration: Approximately 28 hours
- Distance: 1,500 miles (2,400 km)
- Costs: $80 - $120 (varies by class and booking time)
- Roads/Routes: BR-101, BR-116
Pro Tip: Book a semi-bed or executive class ticket for added comfort during the long journey; bring snacks and water for the road.
Traveling by bus allows you to enjoy scenic views of the Brazilian countryside and provides a budget-friendly option for reaching Porto Calvo from São Paulo. Make sure to check the bus schedules and book tickets in advance to secure your preferred departure time.
Transport Mode: Air and Bus
- Companies: LATAM Airlines, Azul Brazilian Airlines (for air travel); Viação Gontijo (bus from Maceió to Porto Calvo)
- Duration: Approximately 6 hours (1.5 hours flight + 1 hour transfer + 3.5 hours bus ride)
- Distance: 1,500 miles (2,400 km) total
- Costs: $150 - $250 (flight ticket) + $15 (bus ticket)
- Roads/Routes: Not applicable for flight; the bus will use local roads to reach Porto Calvo.
Pro Tip: Choose early morning flights to ensure you have enough time for the bus transfer to Porto Calvo.
This combination of air and bus travel is much faster than going by bus alone and allows you to avoid the extensive travel time of the bus journey. Make sure to plan the bus transfer from Maceió to Porto Calvo ahead of time, as it may only run a few times a day.