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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Terminal Rodoviário | Terminal Rodoviário de São Luís | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Terminal Rodoviário | Terminal Rodoviário de São Luís | No tags |
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Get from Recife to São Luís
The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 31 minutes, and with fares starting at just $149, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Recife to São Luís, BR by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Recife to São Luís?
The cheapest bus tickets from Recife to São Luís start from $149. The average price for this route is around $197. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Recife to São Luís?
The average bus travel time from Recife to São Luís is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1194 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Progresso Recife.
Which bus companies service the Recife to São Luís route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Progresso Recife, Expresso Guanabara, Autoviação Progresso.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Recife to São Luís?
The earliest bus departs from Recife to São Luís at 2:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 8:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Recife to São Luís?
A bus trip from Recife to São Luís generates an estimated 30 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Recife to São Luís?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Expresso Guanabara, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 457 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Recife to São Luís?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Expresso Guanabara has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Recife to São Luís?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Expresso Guanabara, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Recife to São Luís?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Expresso Guanabara, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Recife to São Luís, BR was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $127To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Recife to São Luís, BR, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $127 to $172 for a bus ticket from Recife to São Luís, BR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $127 which is on 2025-12-03.
