Bus São Luís, MA to João Pessoa: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from São Luís, MA to João Pessoa

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from São Luís, MA to João Pessoa from various bus operators like Auto Viação Progresso or Expresso Guanabara for the next days.

today

$111

tomorrow

$111

Saturday

$111

Sunday

$111

Monday

$111

Tuesday

$111

Wednesday

$111

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Auto Viação Progresso	28h 10m	11:50 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	4:00 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station		Economy	$111	A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 5/7/2026 11:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/8/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from São Luís, MA to João Pessoa via Fortaleza, CE, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Expresso Guanabara
  
  27h 56m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  São Luís, MA
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:08 AM
  
  Fortaleza, CE
  Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $57
  
  A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 5/8/2026 2:00:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 8:08:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 8m
- Expresso Guanabara
  
  8h 26m
  
  0
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Fortaleza, CE
  Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
  
  5:56 PM
  
  João Pessoa
  Mangabeira
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 5/9/2026 9:30:00 AM to Mangabeira, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 5:56:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 26m
Travel Time is 0h 14m shorter, and you will save $37

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Auto Viação Progresso	28h 10m	11:50 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	4:00 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station		Economy	$111	A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 5/8/2026 11:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 10m
	Expresso Guanabara	34h 58m	8:30 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	7:28 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station		Business	$119	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 5/8/2026 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:28:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 58m

Did you know that if you travel from São Luís, MA to João Pessoa via Fortaleza, CE, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Expresso Guanabara
  
  27h 56m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  São Luís, MA
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:08 AM
  
  Fortaleza, CE
  Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $57
  
  A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 5/8/2026 2:00:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 8:08:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 8m
- Expresso Guanabara
  
  8h 26m
  
  0
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Fortaleza, CE
  Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
  
  5:56 PM
  
  João Pessoa
  Mangabeira
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 5/9/2026 9:30:00 AM to Mangabeira, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 5:56:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 26m
Travel Time is 0h 14m shorter, and you will save $37

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Auto Viação Progresso	28h 10m	11:50 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	4:00 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station		Economy	$111	A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 5/9/2026 11:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/10/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 10m
	Expresso Guanabara	34h 58m	8:30 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	7:28 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station		Business	$116	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 5/9/2026 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:28:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 58m

Did you know that if you travel from São Luís, MA to João Pessoa via Fortaleza, CE, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Expresso Guanabara
  
  27h 56m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  São Luís, MA
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:08 AM
  
  Fortaleza, CE
  Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $57
  
  A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 5/8/2026 2:00:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 8:08:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 8m
- Expresso Guanabara
  
  8h 26m
  
  0
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Fortaleza, CE
  Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
  
  5:56 PM
  
  João Pessoa
  Mangabeira
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 5/9/2026 9:30:00 AM to Mangabeira, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 5:56:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 26m
Travel Time is 0h 14m shorter, and you will save $37

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Auto Viação Progresso	28h 10m	11:50 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	4:00 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station		Economy	$111	A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 5/10/2026 11:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/11/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from São Luís, MA to João Pessoa via Fortaleza, CE, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Expresso Guanabara
  
  27h 56m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  São Luís, MA
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:08 AM
  
  Fortaleza, CE
  Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $57
  
  A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 5/8/2026 2:00:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 8:08:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 8m
- Expresso Guanabara
  
  8h 26m
  
  0
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Fortaleza, CE
  Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
  
  5:56 PM
  
  João Pessoa
  Mangabeira
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 5/9/2026 9:30:00 AM to Mangabeira, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 5:56:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 26m
Travel Time is 0h 14m shorter, and you will save $37

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Auto Viação Progresso	28h 10m	11:50 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	4:00 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station		Economy	$111	A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 5/11/2026 11:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/12/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 10m
	Expresso Guanabara	34h 58m	8:30 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	7:28 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station		Business	$118	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 5/11/2026 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/12/2026 7:28:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 58m

Did you know that if you travel from São Luís, MA to João Pessoa via Fortaleza, CE, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Expresso Guanabara
  
  27h 56m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  São Luís, MA
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:08 AM
  
  Fortaleza, CE
  Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $57
  
  A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 5/8/2026 2:00:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 8:08:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 8m
- Expresso Guanabara
  
  8h 26m
  
  0
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Fortaleza, CE
  Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
  
  5:56 PM
  
  João Pessoa
  Mangabeira
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 5/9/2026 9:30:00 AM to Mangabeira, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 5:56:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 26m
Travel Time is 0h 14m shorter, and you will save $37

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Auto Viação Progresso	28h 10m	11:50 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	4:00 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station		Economy	$111	A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 5/12/2026 11:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/13/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from São Luís, MA to João Pessoa via Fortaleza, CE, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Expresso Guanabara
  
  27h 56m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  São Luís, MA
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:08 AM
  
  Fortaleza, CE
  Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $57
  
  A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 5/8/2026 2:00:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 8:08:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 8m
- Expresso Guanabara
  
  8h 26m
  
  0
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Fortaleza, CE
  Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
  
  5:56 PM
  
  João Pessoa
  Mangabeira
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 5/9/2026 9:30:00 AM to Mangabeira, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 5:56:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 26m
Travel Time is 0h 14m shorter, and you will save $37

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Auto Viação Progresso	28h 10m	11:50 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	4:00 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station		Economy	$111	A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 5/13/2026 11:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/14/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from São Luís, MA to João Pessoa via Fortaleza, CE, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Expresso Guanabara
  
  27h 56m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  São Luís, MA
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:08 AM
  
  Fortaleza, CE
  Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $57
  
  A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 5/8/2026 2:00:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 8:08:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 8m
- Expresso Guanabara
  
  8h 26m
  
  0
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Fortaleza, CE
  Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
  
  5:56 PM
  
  João Pessoa
  Mangabeira
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 5/9/2026 9:30:00 AM to Mangabeira, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 5:56:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 26m
Travel Time is 0h 14m shorter, and you will save $37

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from São Luís, MA to João Pessoa is $111 on 5/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from São Luís, MA to João Pessoa

Compare all providers like Auto Viação Progresso and Expresso Guanabara that travel 11 times every day by bus from São Luís, MA to João Pessoa in one click! Book your bus ticket from São Luís, MA to João Pessoa starting from $111!

Cheapest Bus	$111
Fastest Bus	28h 10m
Earliest Bus	11:50 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 AM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	719.6 miles
Bus Companies	Auto Viação Progresso and Expresso Guanabara

Cheapest bus connections from São Luís, MA to João Pessoa

Every day, 11 buses from 2 bus companies leave São Luís, MA for João Pessoa: 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

$111

Friday 05/08

$111

Saturday 05/09

$111

Sunday 05/10

$111

Monday 05/11

$111

Tuesday 05/12

$111

Wednesday 05/13

$111

Thursday 05/14

$111

Friday 05/15

$111

Saturday 05/16

$111

Sunday 05/17

$111

Monday 05/18

$111

Tuesday 05/19

$111

Wednesday 05/20

$111

Thursday 05/21

$111

Friday 05/22

$111

Saturday 05/23

$111

Sunday 05/24

$111

Monday 05/25

$111

Tuesday 05/26

$111

Wednesday 05/27

$111

Thursday 05/28

$111

Friday 05/29

$111

Saturday 05/30

How to save money travelling from São Luís, MA 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 São Luís, MA 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 São Luís, MA 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 São Luís, MA to João Pessoa are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in São Luís, MA and João Pessoa

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

Central Bus Station

Av. dos Franceses 300

Casa Verde

UEB School

Posto Confiança Gas Station

Central Bus Station

Rua Francisco Londres

Parque da Lagoa

Mangabeira

Dislub Gas Station

PB - Br Gas Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from São Luís, MA to João Pessoa

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

FAQs about the São Luís, MA to João Pessoa bus

How much does a São Luís, MA João Pessoa bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $111 and takes 28h 10m to reach João Pessoa. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from São Luís, MA to João Pessoa?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $111 and $145. 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 São Luís, MA to João Pessoa each day?

Every day, the São Luís, MA to João Pessoa bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from São Luís, MA to João Pessoa take?

The fastest bus from São Luís, MA to João Pessoa is offered by Auto Viação Progresso and takes 28h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $111. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from São Luís, MA to João Pessoa?

The earliest bus arriving in João Pessoa from São Luís, MA starts at 11:50 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 Luís, MA to João Pessoa?

The latest bus trip departing from São Luís, MA for João Pessoa starts at 11:50 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 Luís, MA João Pessoa route?

When traveling by bus from São Luís, MA to João Pessoa, passengers can travel with Auto Viação Progresso and Expresso Guanabara. 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 Luís, MA and João Pessoa?

You can check all the direct connections between São Luís, MA 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: Auto Viação Progresso and Expresso Guanabara.

What can I take with me on the São Luís, MA 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 São Luís, MA 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 São Luís, MA 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 São Luís, MA to João Pessoa on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route São Luís, MA to João Pessoa

Economy

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

Business

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

More bus routes to São Luís, MA and to João Pessoa

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