Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Terminal Rodoviário de Santa Maria | Rodoviária de Porto Alegre | CheapestFastest | ||||
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Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 1:49 AM -03.
Get from Santa Maria to Porto Alegre
The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Santa Maria and Porto Alegre?
Stops in Santa Maria
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Terminal Rodoviário de Santa Maria
Rua Pedro Pereira 1450 - lj 101, Santa Maria - RS, 72547-700
Stops in Porto Alegre
- ALargo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo, 3080 - Centro Histórico, Porto Alegre - RS, 90035-040, Brazil
Compare bus companies
Based on 9 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Viação Planalto ticket prices on this trip start at $30
PLANALTO RS Santa Maria Porto Alegre recent customer reviews
Punctuality, cleanliness and a smooth service
Cristobal A.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Maria, RS, BR to Porto Alegre, RS by bus
What is the distance between Santa Maria and Porto Alegre?
It's about 253 km (157 miles) from Santa Maria to Porto Alegre.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santa Maria to Porto Alegre?
Buses departing from Terminal Rodoviário de Santa Maria in Santa Maria will take you to Rodoviária de Porto Alegre in Porto Alegre.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santa Maria, RS, BR to Porto Alegre, RS was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $26To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Maria, RS, BR to Porto Alegre, RS, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $26 to $67 for a bus ticket from Santa Maria, RS, BR to Porto Alegre, RS based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-27.
