Bus Maceió to João Pessoa: Compare prices and save money

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Maceió to João Pessoa from various bus operators like Catedral Turismo, Gontijo or Expresso São Luiz for the next days.

today

$17

tomorrow

$20

Friday

$17

Saturday

$17

Sunday

$20

Monday

$17

Tuesday

$17

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	6h 50m	10:00 PM	Maceió	Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho Bus Station	4:50 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 4/29/2026 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 4/30/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Catedral Turismo	6h 50m	9:00 PM	Maceió	Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho Bus Station	3:50 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 4/29/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 4/30/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Expresso São Luiz	8h 55m	2:35 AM	Maceió	Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho Bus Station	11:30 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Expresso São Luiz goes from Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 4/29/2026 2:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 4/29/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expresso São Luiz	8h 55m	2:35 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Expresso São Luiz goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 4/30/2026 2:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 4/30/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Gontijo	6h 30m	7:27 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	1:57 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 4/30/2026 7:27:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 4/30/2026 1:57:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Gontijo	7h 40m	6:17 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	1:57 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Basic	$32	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 4/30/2026 6:17:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 4/30/2026 1:57:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Catedral Turismo	6h 50m	9:00 PM	Maceió	Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho Bus Station	3:50 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Basic	$33	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 4/30/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/1/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	6h 50m	10:00 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	4:50 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 5/1/2026 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/2/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Expresso São Luiz	8h 55m	2:35 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Expresso São Luiz goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 5/1/2026 2:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/1/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Catedral Turismo	6h 50m	9:00 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	3:50 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 5/1/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/2/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	6h 55m	10:00 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	4:55 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Basic	$17	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 5/2/2026 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/3/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Expresso São Luiz	8h 55m	2:35 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Expresso São Luiz goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 5/2/2026 2:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/2/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Gontijo	6h 50m	10:00 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	4:50 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 5/2/2026 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/3/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expresso São Luiz	8h 55m	2:35 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Expresso São Luiz goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 5/3/2026 2:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/3/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Gontijo	6h 50m	10:00 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	4:50 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 5/3/2026 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/4/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Maninho Turismo	11h 5m	12:35 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	11:40 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$24	A Bus from Maninho Turismo goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 5/3/2026 12:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/3/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Catedral Turismo	6h 50m	9:00 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	3:50 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 5/3/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/4/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	6h 50m	10:00 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	4:50 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 5/4/2026 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/5/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Catedral Turismo	6h 50m	9:00 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	3:50 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 5/4/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/5/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Expresso São Luiz	6h 50m	3:20 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	10:10 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Expresso São Luiz goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 5/4/2026 3:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/4/2026 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Expresso São Luiz	8h 55m	2:35 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Expresso São Luiz goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 5/4/2026 2:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/4/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Gontijo	6h 30m	7:17 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	1:47 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 5/4/2026 7:17:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/4/2026 1:47:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	6h 50m	10:00 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	4:50 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 5/5/2026 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/6/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Expresso São Luiz	8h 55m	2:35 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Expresso São Luiz goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 5/5/2026 2:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/5/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Catedral Turismo	6h 50m	9:00 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	3:50 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 5/5/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/6/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Gontijo	6h 30m	7:17 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	1:47 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 5/5/2026 7:17:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/5/2026 1:47:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Maceió to João Pessoa is $17 on 5/2/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Maceió and João Pessoa

See here how frequent the connections between Maceió and João Pessoa are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 30 daily buses from Maceió to João Pessoa. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Maceió and João Pessoa.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 103 buses from Maceió to João Pessoa, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Maceió and João Pessoa, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Maceió to João Pessoa

Compare all providers like Catedral Turismo, Gontijo and Expresso São Luiz that travel 20 times every day by bus from Maceió to João Pessoa in one click! Book your bus ticket from Maceió to João Pessoa starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	6h 30m
Earliest Bus	2:35 AM
Latest Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	20 Ø
Distance	184.8 miles
Bus Companies	Catedral Turismo, Gontijo, Expresso São Luiz and Maninho Turismo

Cheapest bus connections from Maceió to João Pessoa

Every day, 20 buses from 4 bus companies leave Maceió for João Pessoa: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/29/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/26

Monday 04/27

Tuesday 04/28

Wednesday 04/29

$18

Thursday 04/30

$20

Friday 05/01

$18

Saturday 05/02

$17

Sunday 05/03

$20

Monday 05/04

$17

Tuesday 05/05

$17

Wednesday 05/06

$18

Thursday 05/07

$17

Friday 05/08

$20

Saturday 05/09

$17

Sunday 05/10

$17

Monday 05/11

$18

Tuesday 05/12

$17

Wednesday 05/13

$17

Thursday 05/14

$20

Friday 05/15

$18

Saturday 05/16

$18

Sunday 05/17

$18

Monday 05/18

$18

Tuesday 05/19

$18

Wednesday 05/20

$20

Thursday 05/21

$17

Friday 05/22

$18

Saturday 05/23

The cheapest time to travel from Maceió to João Pessoa

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Maceió to João Pessoa, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $17, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Maceió to João Pessoa. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $17.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Maceió to João Pessoa, with $17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $30.

How to save money travelling from Maceió to João Pessoa

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Maceió to João Pessoa in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Maceió to João Pessoa, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Maceió to João Pessoa are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Maceió and João Pessoa

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Maceió and João Pessoa.

Central Bus Station

Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió R. João Paulo II, s/n - Feitosa, AL

Rua Barão de Atalaia

Rua Barão de Atalaia 540

Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho Bus Station

Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho, 1742-1808 - ????? Maceió - AL, República Federativa do Brasil Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho, 1742-1808 - ????? Maceió - AL, República Federativa do Brasil

Rua Doutor Pontes de Miranda Bus Stop

Serraria Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Rua Francisco Londres

Dislub Gas Station

Parque da Lagoa

Mangabeira

PB - Br Gas Station

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Maceió to João Pessoa? Compare all modes of transports from Maceió to João Pessoa.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Maceió to João Pessoa

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Maceió to João Pessoa? Or which bus companies serve the route Maceió to João Pessoa? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Maceió to João Pessoa bus

How much does a Maceió João Pessoa bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 6h 55m to reach João Pessoa. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Maceió to João Pessoa?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $64. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to João Pessoa.

On average, how many connections are available from Maceió to João Pessoa each day?

Every day, the Maceió to João Pessoa bus route is served by approximately 20 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Maceió to João Pessoa take?

The fastest bus from Maceió to João Pessoa is offered by Gontijo and takes 6h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $30. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Maceió to João Pessoa?

The earliest bus arriving in João Pessoa from Maceió starts at 2:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Maceió to João Pessoa?

The latest bus trip departing from Maceió for João Pessoa starts at 10:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Maceió João Pessoa route?

When traveling by bus from Maceió to João Pessoa, passengers can travel with Catedral Turismo, Gontijo and Expresso São Luiz. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Maceió and João Pessoa?

You can check all the direct connections between Maceió and João Pessoa by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Catedral Turismo, Gontijo and Expresso São Luiz.

What can I take with me on the Maceió to João Pessoa bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Maceió João Pessoa bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Maceió João Pessoa bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Maceió to João Pessoa on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Maceió to João Pessoa?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Maceió to João Pessoa

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Maceió and to João Pessoa

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Maceió and to João Pessoa. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!