How far is São José dos Campos from São Paulo?

The distance between the two cities is 54 miles (87 km).

What are the best sights and things to do in São Paulo?

Once in São Paulo, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Mosteiro de São Bento, Parque Zoológico de São Paulo, Parque do Ibirapuera, Catedral da Sé and Pedra Grande - Big Stone Cliff.

Bus São José dos Campos to São Paulo from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for São José dos Campos to São Paulo on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:55pm	São José dos Campos - Posto da Gruta - SP	1h 35m	3:30pm	Rodoviária do Tietê	Cheapest
Bus	1:15pm	São José dos Campos - Posto da Gruta - SP	1h 15m	2:30pm	Rodoviária do Tietê	Fastest
Bus	2:35pm	São José dos Campos - Posto da Gruta - SP	1h 15m	3:50pm	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	São José dos Campos - Posto da Gruta - SP	1h 30m	4:15pm	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	São José dos Campos - Posto da Gruta - SP	1h 15m	4:30pm	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags

Next departures for São José dos Campos to São Paulo on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:55am	São José dos Campos - Posto da Gruta - SP	1h 15m	6:10am	Rodoviária do Tietê	Cheapest
Bus	1:15pm	São José dos Campos - Posto da Gruta - SP	1h 5m	2:20pm	Rodoviária do Tietê	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	São José dos Campos - Posto da Gruta - SP	1h 15m	6:30am	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags
Bus	5:45am	São José dos Campos - Posto da Gruta - SP	1h 25m	7:10am	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags
Bus	6:15am	São José dos Campos - Posto da Gruta - SP	1h 15m	7:30am	Rodoviária do Tietê	No tags

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Get from São José dos Campos to São Paulo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

74bus per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

53 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

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Staff4.8

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Cleanliness4.5

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Staff4.9

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.3

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from São José dos Campos to São Paulo by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/19

$8

11/20

$8

Today

$8

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$8

11/23

$8

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$8

11/25

$8

11/26

$8

The cheapest trip from São José dos Campos to São Paulo was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from São José dos Campos to São Paulo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $11 for a bus ticket from São José dos Campos to São Paulo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-22.