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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Terminal Rodoviário de São Luís | Rodoviária de Fortaleza | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Terminal Rodoviário de São Luís | Rodoviária de Fortaleza | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Terminal Rodoviário de São Luís | Rodoviária de Fortaleza | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:38 PM -03.
Get from São Luís to Fortaleza
The journey takes about 19 hours 21 minutes, and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from São Luís, BR to Fortaleza by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from São Luís to Fortaleza?
The cheapest bus tickets from São Luís to Fortaleza start from $92. The average price for this route is around $112. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from São Luís to Fortaleza?
The average bus travel time from São Luís to Fortaleza is 19h 21m, covering a distance of 649 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 2m and is operated by Expresso Guanabara.
Which bus companies service the São Luís to Fortaleza route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Expresso Guanabara, REAL MAIA, Cisne Branco, JAMJOY, Aguiar, Boa Esperanca, Progresso Recife, Satélite Norte.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from São Luís to Fortaleza?
The earliest bus departs from São Luís to Fortaleza at 8:30am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from São Luís to Fortaleza?
A bus trip from São Luís to Fortaleza generates an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from São Luís to Fortaleza?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Cisne Branco, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from São Luís to Fortaleza?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Satélite Norte has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from São Luís to Fortaleza?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is JAMJOY, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from São Luís to Fortaleza?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Boa Esperanca, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from São Luís, BR to Fortaleza was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $78To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from São Luís, BR to Fortaleza, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $78 to $121 for a bus ticket from São Luís, BR to Fortaleza based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $83 which is on 2025-12-05.
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