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How to get fromFortaleza to Santa Cruzby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Fortaleza to Santa Cruz by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport, bus, train

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    1. Fly from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane FOR - GIG
    2. Take the bus from Hospital de Bonsucesso - CPOR to Terminal Deodoro :: Plataforma Abus bus
    3. Take the train from Deodoro to Santa Cruztrain train
    7h 56m
    R$684–2,587

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé to Rodoviária de Açailândiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Açailândia to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus
    3. Take the train from Praca da Bandeira to Santa Cruztrain train
    2d 3h
    R$1,512–2,800

  3. Drive  2,598.4 km

    1. Drive from Fortaleza to Santa Cruzcar car 2,598.4 km
    37h 39m
    R$1,419–2,049

  4. Fly to Santos Dumont Airport, train

    1. Fly from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane FOR - SDU
    2. Take the train from Riachuelo to Santa Cruztrain train
    9h 19m
    R$934–3,054

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fortaleza to Crateúsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Crateus to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus
    3. Take the bus from GRES Unidos da Tijuca :: Pista Central to Barão de Lagunabus bus 388
    2d 9h
    R$989–1,712

  6. Bus via Aracaju

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé to Aracajubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aracaju, SE to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus
    3. Take the bus from GRES Unidos da Tijuca :: Pista Central to Barão de Lagunabus bus 388
    2d 16h
    R$841–1,467

Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) flights

Calendar87Weekly Planes
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
TicketR$602Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,326 km
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Fortaleza, Brazil and Santa Cruz, Brazil?

You can take a bus from Fortaleza to Barão de Laguna via Crateús, Crateus, Rio De Janeiro, and GRES Unidos da Tijuca :: Pista Central in around 2d 9h.

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