What is the travel distance from São João del Rei to São Paulo?

São João del Rei and São Paulo are 226 miles (364 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from São João del Rei to São Paulo?

The majority of buses traveling from São João del Rei to São Paulo start their journey at Sao Joao del Rei and wind up at Barra Funda. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in São Paulo?

Once in São Paulo, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Pedra Grande - Big Stone Cliff, Museu Afro-Brasileiro, Aeromagic Balloons, Estádio Cícero Pompeude Toledo and Pinacoteca do Estado.

Bus São João del Rei to São Paulo from $37 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for São João del Rei to São Paulo on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:20pm	Sao Joao del Rei	10h 15m	7:35am	Rodoviária do Tietê	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	Sao Joao del Rei	9h 2m	8:12am	Rodoviária do Tietê	Fastest
Bus	9:20pm	Sao Joao del Rei	10h 15m	7:35am	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Sao Joao del Rei	9h 2m	8:12am	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags
Bus	10:20pm	Sao Joao del Rei	9h 10m	7:30am	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags

Next departures for São João del Rei to São Paulo on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20pm	Sao Joao del Rei	9h 10m	7:30am	Rodoviária do Tietê	Cheapest
Bus	8:25pm	Sao Joao del Rei	8h 50m	5:15am	Rodoviária do Tietê	Fastest
Bus	11:10pm	Sao Joao del Rei	9h 2m	8:12am	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags
Bus	9:20pm	Sao Joao del Rei	10h 15m	7:35am	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags
Bus	9:20pm	Sao Joao del Rei	10h 15m	7:35am	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags

Next departures for São João del Rei to São Paulo on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20pm	Sao Joao del Rei	9h 10m	7:30am	Rodoviária do Tietê	Cheapest
Bus	8:25pm	Sao Joao del Rei	8h 50m	5:15am	Rodoviária do Tietê	Fastest
Bus	9:20pm	Sao Joao del Rei	10h 15m	7:35am	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Sao Joao del Rei	9h 2m	8:12am	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Sao Joao del Rei	9h 2m	8:12am	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags

Next departures for São João del Rei to São Paulo on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10pm	Sao Joao del Rei	9h 2m	8:12am	Rodoviária do Tietê	Cheapest
Bus	8:25pm	Sao Joao del Rei	8h 50m	5:15am	Rodoviária do Tietê	Fastest
Bus	10:20pm	Sao Joao del Rei	9h 10m	7:30am	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags
Bus	10:20pm	Sao Joao del Rei	9h 10m	7:30am	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Sao Joao del Rei	8h 50m	5:15am	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags

Next departures for São João del Rei to São Paulo on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:25pm	Sao Joao del Rei	8h 25m	7:50am	Rodoviária do Tietê	CheapestFastest

Next departures for São João del Rei to São Paulo on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20pm	Sao Joao del Rei	9h 10m	7:30am	Rodoviária do Tietê	Cheapest
Bus	8:25pm	Sao Joao del Rei	8h 50m	5:15am	Rodoviária do Tietê	Fastest
Bus	9:20pm	Sao Joao del Rei	10h 15m	7:35am	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Sao Joao del Rei	9h 2m	8:12am	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags
Bus	9:20pm	Sao Joao del Rei	10h 15m	7:35am	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags

Next departures for São João del Rei to São Paulo on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:20pm	Sao Joao del Rei	10h 15m	7:35am	Rodoviária do Tietê	Cheapest
Bus	8:25pm	Sao Joao del Rei	8h 50m	5:15am	Rodoviária do Tietê	Fastest
Bus	11:10pm	Sao Joao del Rei	9h 2m	8:12am	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags
Bus	10:20pm	Sao Joao del Rei	9h 10m	7:30am	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Sao Joao del Rei	8h 50m	5:15am	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags

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Get from São João del Rei to São Paulo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 2 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

9h 2mAverage Duration

224 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

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Util

3.5/5646 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi0.9

Based on 646 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Util ticket prices on this trip start at $18

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

Where are the popular stops in São João del Rei and São Paulo?

Stops in São João del Rei

A - Sao Joao del Rei

B - São João del Rei Onibus

Stops in São Paulo

A - Barra Funda

B - Congonhas Airport

C - Jabaquara

D - Praça do Patriarca

E - São Paulo

F - Tietê

Frequently asked questions about traveling from São João del Rei to São Paulo by bus

What is the travel distance from São João del Rei to São Paulo?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from São João del Rei to São Paulo?
What are the best sights and things to do in São Paulo?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$37

11/13

$45

Today

$37

11/15

$37

11/16

$37

11/17

$37

11/18

$45

11/19

$37

The cheapest trip from São João del Rei to São Paulo was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $37

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

You can expect to pay from $37 to $80 for a bus ticket from São João del Rei to São Paulo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-11-19.