Bus Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC

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

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

today

$44

tomorrow

Friday

$23

Saturday

$15

Sunday

$17

Monday

$44

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	JBL Turismo	7h 55m	7:45 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	3:40 PM	São José, SC	Bus Stop		Economy	$44	A Bus from JBL Turismo goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 9/9/2026 7:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 9/9/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Florianópolis, SC to Porto Alegre, RS via São José, SC, you can save more than $42? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 95%
  
  0h 10m
  
  0 mi
  
  5:40 PM
  
  Florianópolis, SC
  Rita Maria Central Bus Station
  
  5:50 PM
  
  São José, SC
  Bus Stop
  
  232 mi
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  
  Basic
  
  $2
  
  A Bus from goes from Rita Maria Central Bus Station, Florianópolis, SC (Brazil) at 9/9/2026 5:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 10m
Did you know that if you travel from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC via Imbituba, SC, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Penha
  
  7h 55m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:30 AM
  
  Imbituba, SC
  Bus station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 9/10/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus station, Imbituba, SC (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  0h 30m
  
  0
  
  5:25 AM
  
  Imbituba, SC
  Araçatuba
  
  5:55 AM
  
  São José, SC
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Araçatuba, Imbituba, SC (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 5:25:00 AM to , São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $25

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 25m	8:30 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	2:55 AM	São José, SC	Bus Stop	Business	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 9/12/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Expresso São José	10h 1m	9:00 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	7:01 PM	São José, SC	Bus Stop	Basic	$27	A Bus from Expresso São José goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 7:01:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 1m
Expresso São José	9h 31m	9:00 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	6:31 PM	São José, SC	Bus Stop	Business	$46	A Bus from Expresso São José goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:31:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 31m

Did you know that if you travel from Florianópolis, SC to Porto Alegre, RS via São José, SC, you can save more than $21? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 91%
  
  0h 10m
  
  0 mi
  
  5:40 PM
  
  Florianópolis, SC
  Rita Maria Central Bus Station
  
  5:50 PM
  
  São José, SC
  Bus Stop
  
  232 mi
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  
  Basic
  
  $2
  
  A Bus from goes from Rita Maria Central Bus Station, Florianópolis, SC (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 5:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 10m
Did you know that if you travel from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC via Florianópolis, SC, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Eucatur
  
  9h 35m
  
  0
  
  8:15 AM
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  2:40 PM
  
  Florianópolis, SC
  Rita Maria Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Viação Eucatur goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 8:15:00 AM to Rita Maria Central Bus Station, Florianópolis, SC (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
- Viação Santo Anjo
  
  0h 10m
  
  0
  
  5:40 PM
  
  Florianópolis, SC
  Rita Maria Central Bus Station
  
  5:50 PM
  
  São José, SC
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $2
  
  A Bus from Viação Santo Anjo goes from Rita Maria Central Bus Station, Florianópolis, SC (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 5:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 10m
Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	6h 25m	8:30 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	2:55 AM	São José, SC	Bus Stop		Premium Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
	FlixBus	6h 25m	4:15 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	10:40 PM	São José, SC	Bus Stop		Business	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 4:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 9/12/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	6h 25m	12:15 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	6:40 PM	São José, SC	Bus Stop		Premium Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 12:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
	FlixBus	6h 25m	9:45 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	4:10 AM	São José, SC	Bus Stop		Business	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 9:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	JBL Turismo	7h 55m	7:45 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	3:40 PM	São José, SC	Bus Stop		Economy	$44	A Bus from JBL Turismo goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 9/14/2026 7:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Florianópolis, SC to Porto Alegre, RS via São José, SC, you can save more than $42? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 95%
  
  0h 10m
  
  0 mi
  
  5:40 PM
  
  Florianópolis, SC
  Rita Maria Central Bus Station
  
  5:50 PM
  
  São José, SC
  Bus Stop
  
  232 mi
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  
  Basic
  
  $2
  
  A Bus from goes from Rita Maria Central Bus Station, Florianópolis, SC (Brazil) at 9/14/2026 5:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 10m
Did you know that if you travel from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC via Florianópolis, SC, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Eucatur
  
  9h 35m
  
  0
  
  8:15 AM
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  2:40 PM
  
  Florianópolis, SC
  Rita Maria Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Viação Eucatur goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 8:15:00 AM to Rita Maria Central Bus Station, Florianópolis, SC (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
- Viação Santo Anjo
  
  0h 10m
  
  0
  
  5:40 PM
  
  Florianópolis, SC
  Rita Maria Central Bus Station
  
  5:50 PM
  
  São José, SC
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $2
  
  A Bus from Viação Santo Anjo goes from Rita Maria Central Bus Station, Florianópolis, SC (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 5:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, São José, SC (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 10m
Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $28

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC is $15 on 9/12/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Porto Alegre, RS and São José, SC.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 16 buses from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Porto Alegre, RS and São José, SC, with 6 offers.

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

Compare all providers like FlixBus, JBL Turismo and Expresso São José that travel 6 times every day by bus from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC starting from $15!

Cheapest Bus	$15
Fastest Bus	6h 25m
Earliest Bus	7:45 AM
Latest Bus	7:45 AM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	228.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, JBL Turismo, Expresso São José and São João Turismo

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

Every day, 6 buses from 4 bus companies leave Porto Alegre, RS for São José, SC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/09/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

$45

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$23

Saturday 09/12

$15

Sunday 09/13

$17

Monday 09/14

$46

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

$15

Thursday 09/17

$18

Friday 09/18

$21

Saturday 09/19

$16

Sunday 09/20

$18

Monday 09/21

$19

Tuesday 09/22

$18

Wednesday 09/23

$18

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

$27

Saturday 09/26

$16

Sunday 09/27

$17

Monday 09/28

$18

Tuesday 09/29

$16

Wednesday 09/30

$16

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

$21

Saturday 10/03

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

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

With a price starting from $15, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC, with $15. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $27.

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

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

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

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

Central Bus Station

Largo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo 70

São Pedro

R. Voluntários da Pátria 3220

Centro Histórico

Centro Histórico, Porto Alegre - RS, 90010-300, Brasil

Garage Bus Station

Venancio Aires Al 1151 Venancio Aires Al 1151

Camping

Bus Stop

Av. Josué di Bernardi 344

Serraria

R. Heriberto Hulse 4051

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

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

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

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

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $15 and takes 6h 25m to reach São José, SC. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $15 and $59. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to São José, SC.

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

Every day, the Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in São José, SC from Porto Alegre, RS starts at 7:45 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 Porto Alegre, RS to São José, SC?

The latest bus trip departing from Porto Alegre, RS for São José, SC starts at 7:45 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 Porto Alegre, RS São José, SC route?

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

You can check all the direct connections between Porto Alegre, RS and São José, SC 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, JBL Turismo and Expresso São José.

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

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

Basic

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

Economy

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

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 Porto Alegre, RS and to São José, SC

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