Bus Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC

Compare all timetables for the bus from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC from various bus operators like JBL Turismo, FlixBus or Expresso São José for the next days.

today

$46

tomorrow

Friday

$28

Saturday

$46

Sunday

$12

Monday

$46

Tuesday

$13

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	JBL Turismo	7h 55m	7:45 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	3:40 PM	São José, SC	Bus Stop		Economy	$46	A Bus from JBL Turismo goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 5/6/2026 7:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 5/6/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Expresso São José	10h 1m	9:00 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	7:01 PM	São José, SC	Bus Stop		Basic	$28	A Bus from Expresso São José goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 5/8/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 5/8/2026 7:01:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 1m
	Expresso São José	9h 31m	9:00 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	6:31 PM	São José, SC	Bus Stop		Business	$47	A Bus from Expresso São José goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 5/8/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 5/8/2026 6:31:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 31m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	JBL Turismo	7h 55m	7:45 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	3:40 PM	São José, SC	Bus Stop		Economy	$46	A Bus from JBL Turismo goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 5/9/2026 7:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC via Garopaba, SC, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Penha
  
  8h 45m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  4:00 AM
  
  Garopaba, SC
  Estação Rodoviária
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 5/10/2026 10:00:00 PM to Estação Rodoviária, Garopaba, SC (Brazil) arriving at 5/11/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
- Viação Santo Anjo
  
  1h 45m
  
  0
  
  5:00 AM
  
  Garopaba, SC
  Estação Rodoviária
  
  6:45 AM
  
  São José, SC
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Viação Santo Anjo goes from Estação Rodoviária, Garopaba, SC (Brazil) at 5/11/2026 5:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 5/11/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	7h 15m	7:30 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	2:45 AM	São José, SC	Bus Stop		Business	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 5/10/2026 7:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 5/11/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
	FlixBus	7h 16m	11:59 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	7:15 AM	São José, SC	Bus Stop		Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 5/10/2026 11:59:00 PM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 5/11/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 16m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	JBL Turismo	7h 55m	7:45 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	3:40 PM	São José, SC	Bus Stop		Economy	$46	A Bus from JBL Turismo goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 5/11/2026 7:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 5/11/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC via Garopaba, SC, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Penha
  
  8h 45m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  4:00 AM
  
  Garopaba, SC
  Estação Rodoviária
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 5/10/2026 10:00:00 PM to Estação Rodoviária, Garopaba, SC (Brazil) arriving at 5/11/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
- Viação Santo Anjo
  
  1h 45m
  
  0
  
  5:00 AM
  
  Garopaba, SC
  Estação Rodoviária
  
  6:45 AM
  
  São José, SC
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Viação Santo Anjo goes from Estação Rodoviária, Garopaba, SC (Brazil) at 5/11/2026 5:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 5/11/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	7h 15m	11:00 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	6:15 AM	São José, SC	Bus Stop		Business	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 5/12/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 5/13/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
	FlixBus	7h 15m	7:30 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	2:45 AM	São José, SC	Bus Stop		Premium Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 5/12/2026 7:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 5/13/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC is $11 on 5/5/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Porto Alegre, RS and São José, SC

See here how frequent the connections between Porto Alegre, RS and São José, SC are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Porto Alegre, RS and São José, SC.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 12 buses from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Porto Alegre, RS and São José, SC, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC

Compare all providers like JBL Turismo, FlixBus and Expresso São José that travel 2 times every day by bus from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	7h 15m
Earliest Bus	7:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	228.3 miles
Bus Companies	JBL Turismo, FlixBus and Expresso São José

Cheapest bus connections from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC

Every day, 2 buses from 3 bus companies leave Porto Alegre, RS for São José, SC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/06/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

$46

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$28

Saturday 05/09

$46

Sunday 05/10

$12

Monday 05/11

$46

Tuesday 05/12

$13

Wednesday 05/13

$46

Thursday 05/14

Friday 05/15

$28

Saturday 05/16

$46

Sunday 05/17

$18

Monday 05/18

Tuesday 05/19

$13

Wednesday 05/20

Thursday 05/21

Friday 05/22

$28

Saturday 05/23

$46

Sunday 05/24

Monday 05/25

$46

Tuesday 05/26

Wednesday 05/27

$46

Thursday 05/28

Friday 05/29

$28

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $12, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $46.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC, with $12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $28.

How to save money travelling from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC

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 Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC 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 Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC, 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 Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Porto Alegre, RS and São José, SC

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Porto Alegre, RS and São José, SC.

Central Bus Station

Largo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo 70

Garage Bus Station

Venancio Aires Al 1151 Venancio Aires Al 1151

Camping

Centro Histórico

Centro Histórico, Porto Alegre - RS, 90010-300, Brasil

Agronomia

Bus Stop

Av. Josué di Bernardi 344

Serraria

R. Heriberto Hulse 4051

Service and Comfort on the bus from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC? Or which bus companies serve the route Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC bus

How much does a Porto Alegre, RS São José, SC bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $11 and takes 7h 15m to reach São José, SC. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $59. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to São José, SC.

On average, how many connections are available from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC each day?

Every day, the Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC take?

The fastest bus from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC is offered by FlixBus and takes 7h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $12. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC?

The earliest bus arriving in São José, SC from Porto Alegre, RS starts at 7:45 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 Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC?

The latest bus trip departing from Porto Alegre, RS for São José, SC starts at 11:00 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 Porto Alegre, RS São José, SC route?

When traveling by bus from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC, passengers can travel with JBL Turismo, FlixBus and Expresso São José. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Porto Alegre, RS and São José, SC?

You can check all the direct connections between Porto Alegre, RS and São José, SC by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: JBL Turismo, FlixBus and Expresso São José.

What can I take with me on the Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC 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 Porto Alegre, RS São José, SC 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 Porto Alegre, RS São José, SC 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 Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC

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.

Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

More bus routes to Porto Alegre, RS and to São José, SC

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Porto Alegre, RS and to São José, SC. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!