Sao Paulo, Brazil 🇧🇷
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Transport Authorities
Getting Around
| Mode | Operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| metro | Metrô de São Paulo | Lines 1(Blue),2(Green),3(Red),4(Yellow),5(Lilac),15(Silver). Interlinks with CPTM at multiple stations. Use Bilhete Único for transfers. |
| train | CPTM | Lines 7(Ruby),8(Diamond),9(Emerald),10(Turquoise),11(Coral),12(Sapphire),13(Jade). Regional commuter rail, starts 4AM. |
| bus | SPTrans | Thousands of routes, integrates with metro/CPTM via Bilhete Único for transfers within time limit. Use Moovit or Google Maps for planning. |
Paying for Transport
- Bilhete Único: Reloadable card for metro, train, bus. Buy at stations/kiosks. Enables transfers (bus-bus free within limit, bus-metro discounted). Cash option at buses (exact change) or ticket machines.
- Cash: Exact change for buses; ticket machines for metro/CPTM.
Operating Hours
- Weekday: Metro: 4:40AM-midnight; CPTM: 4AM-midnight; Buses vary by route.
- Weekend: Metro/CPTM: to 1AM Saturdays; Sundays similar to weekdays.
- Night service: Limited night buses on main routes; no full 24h service.
Rideshare & Taxis
- Uber Available Widely available citywide, popular for business travelers. 99 also common.
Airport Connections
- metro/train - CPTM Line 13 to Aeroporto-Guarulhos (GRU): ~30-45min from center, R$ 4-10 incl Bilhete Único
- bus - Airport Bus Service: 45-90min depending on traffic, R$ 40-70
- rideshare - Uber to GRU/CGH: 30-60min, R$ 50-150
Live Delay Info
Local Tips
Buy Bilhete Único on arrival for seamless multi-modal travel. Avoid rush hours (7-9AM,5-7PM) due to crowds/traffic. Use Moovit/Google Maps apps. Stay vigilant with belongings. Key hubs: Palmeiras-Barra Funda, Luz, Tatuapé for transfers. For GRU airport, Line 13-Jade direct from center.