Bus São José, SC to Porto Alegre, RS: Compare prices and save money

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

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

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Saturday

$17

Sunday

$14

Monday

$12

Tuesday

$15

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	7h 20m	6:10 AM	São José, SC	Bus Stop	1:30 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station		Business	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) at 5/9/2026 6:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
	FlixBus	7h 20m	2:10 AM	São José, SC	Bus Stop	9:30 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) at 5/9/2026 2:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from São José, SC to Porto Alegre, RS via Florianópolis, SC, you can save more than $11? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 65%
  
  7h 15m
  
  São José, SC
  
  5 mi
  
  10:30 AM
  
  Florianópolis, SC
  Rita Maria Central Bus Station
  
  5:45 PM
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from goes from Rita Maria Central Bus Station, Florianópolis, SC (Brazil) at 5/9/2026 10:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	7h 20m	6:10 AM	São José, SC	Bus Stop	1:30 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station		Business	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) at 5/10/2026 6:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 5/10/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
	FlixBus	7h 20m	11:05 AM	São José, SC	Bus Stop	6:25 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) at 5/10/2026 11:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 5/10/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from São José, SC to Porto Alegre, RS via Florianópolis, SC, you can save more than $8? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 57%
  
  7h 15m
  
  São José, SC
  
  5 mi
  
  10:30 AM
  
  Florianópolis, SC
  Rita Maria Central Bus Station
  
  5:45 PM
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from goes from Rita Maria Central Bus Station, Florianópolis, SC (Brazil) at 5/10/2026 10:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 5/10/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 20m	9:40 AM	São José, SC	Bus Stop	5:00 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Business	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) at 5/11/2026 9:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 5/11/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Expresso São José	8h 15m	6:45 AM	São José, SC	Bus Stop	3:00 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Basic	$16	A Bus from Expresso São José goes from Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) at 5/11/2026 6:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 5/11/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
FlixBus	7h 20m	4:40 AM	São José, SC	Bus Stop	12:00 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) at 5/11/2026 4:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 5/11/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from São José, SC to Porto Alegre, RS via Florianópolis, SC, you can save more than $-6? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- 5h 35m
  
  São José, SC
  
  5 mi
  
  11:55 PM
  
  Florianópolis, SC
  Rita Maria Central Bus Station
  
  5:30 AM
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from goes from Rita Maria Central Bus Station, Florianópolis, SC (Brazil) at 5/11/2026 11:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 5/12/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	7h 20m	11:20 AM	São José, SC	Bus Stop	6:40 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station		Business	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) at 5/12/2026 11:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 5/12/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
	FlixBus	7h 20m	12:40 AM	São José, SC	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) at 5/12/2026 12:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 5/12/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from São José, SC to Porto Alegre, RS via Florianópolis, SC, you can save more than $9? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 60%
  
  7h 15m
  
  São José, SC
  
  5 mi
  
  10:30 AM
  
  Florianópolis, SC
  Rita Maria Central Bus Station
  
  5:45 PM
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from goes from Rita Maria Central Bus Station, Florianópolis, SC (Brazil) at 5/12/2026 10:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 5/12/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from São José, SC to Porto Alegre, RS is $12 on 5/11/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from São José, SC to Porto Alegre, RS. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between São José, SC and Porto Alegre, RS.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 11 buses from São José, SC to Porto Alegre, RS, while Night sees the fewest connections between São José, SC and Porto Alegre, RS, with 3 offers.

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

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Expresso São José that travel 3 times every day by bus from São José, SC to Porto Alegre, RS in one click! Book your bus ticket from São José, SC to Porto Alegre, RS starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus	$12
Fastest Bus	7h 20m
Earliest Bus	2:10 AM
Latest Bus	11:20 AM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	228.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Expresso São José

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

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave São José, SC for Porto Alegre, RS: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

Saturday 05/09

$17

Sunday 05/10

$14

Monday 05/11

$12

Tuesday 05/12

$15

Wednesday 05/13

Thursday 05/14

Friday 05/15

Saturday 05/16

$16

Sunday 05/17

$18

Monday 05/18

$16

Tuesday 05/19

$13

Wednesday 05/20

Thursday 05/21

Friday 05/22

Saturday 05/23

$20

Sunday 05/24

$16

Monday 05/25

$14

Tuesday 05/26

$13

Wednesday 05/27

Thursday 05/28

Friday 05/29

Saturday 05/30

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

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

With a price starting from $12, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from São José, SC to Porto Alegre, RS. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $16.

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

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

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

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

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

Bus Stop

Av. Josué di Bernardi 344

Serraria

R. Heriberto Hulse 4051

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

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 São José, SC to Porto Alegre, RS? Compare all modes of transports from São José, SC to Porto Alegre, RS.

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

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

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

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 7h 20m to reach Porto Alegre, RS. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $27. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Porto Alegre, RS.

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

Every day, the São José, SC to Porto Alegre, RS bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from São José, SC to Porto Alegre, RS is offered by FlixBus and takes 7h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $24. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Porto Alegre, RS from São José, SC starts at 2:10 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 São José, SC to Porto Alegre, RS?

The latest bus trip departing from São José, SC for Porto Alegre, RS starts at 11:20 AM. 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 São José, SC Porto Alegre, RS route?

When traveling by bus from São José, SC to Porto Alegre, RS, passengers can travel with 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 São José, SC and Porto Alegre, RS?

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

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

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CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 3 daily trips between São José, SC and Porto Alegre, RS. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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

Basic

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

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 São José, SC and to Porto Alegre, RS

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