How far is Maceió from João Pessoa?

The distance between the two cities is 186 miles (300 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Maceió to João Pessoa?

Buses traveling from Maceió to João Pessoa leave from Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió and arrive at Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa.

Bus Maceió to João Pessoa from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Maceió to João Pessoa on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	7h 15m	6:15pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	6h 40m	3:40am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Fastest
Bus	11:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	7h 15m	6:15pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	6h 50m	4:50am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	8h 55m	11:30am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 8:06 PM -03.

Get from Maceió to João Pessoa

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

7h 15mAverage Duration

183 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

CATEDRAL

2.5/531 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

FlixBus

3.5/511,350 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Gontijo

3/5131 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi0.9

Expresso São Luiz

3/545 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness1.7

Wifi1.5

BUSX

3.5/55 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi0

BR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Maceió and João Pessoa?

Stops in Maceió

A - Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió

Stops in João Pessoa

A - Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Maceió to João Pessoa by bus

How far is Maceió from João Pessoa?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Maceió to João Pessoa?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/15

$16

11/16

$21

Today

$17

11/18

$21

11/19

$21

11/20

$17

11/21

$17

11/22

$16

The cheapest trip from Maceió to João Pessoa was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Maceió to João Pessoa, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $73 for a bus ticket from Maceió to João Pessoa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.