There are 4 ways to get from Maranhão to Fortaleza by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Teresina Airport
best- Fly from Teresina Airport (THE) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR)plane THE - FOR
2h 18mR$638–3,144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sao Luis to Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomébus Fortaleza / ...
18h 30mR$316–992Drive 857.1 km
- Drive from São Luís to Fortalezacar 857.1 km
13h 6mR$450–650Fly from São Luís Airport
- Fly from São Luís Airport (SLZ) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR)plane SLZ - FOR
2h 33mR$599–3,157
Teresina Airport (THE) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maranhão to Fortaleza is to drive which costs R$ 450 - R$ 650 and takes 13h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Maranhão to Fortaleza is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs R$ 600 - R$ 3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Maranhão to Fortaleza. However, there are services departing from Sao Luis and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.
The distance between Maranhão and Fortaleza is 510 km. The road distance is 857.1 km.
The best way to get from Maranhão to Fortaleza without a car is to bus which takes 18h 30m and costs R$ 310 - R$ 1000.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Maranhão to Fortaleza, including transfers.
Maranhão to Fortaleza bus services, operated by Guanabara, depart from Sao Luis station.
The best way to get from Maranhão to Fortaleza is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs R$ 600 - R$ 3200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R$ 310 - R$ 1000 and takes 18h 30m.
Maranhão to Fortaleza bus services, operated by Guanabara, arrive at Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maranhão to Fortaleza is 857 km. It takes approximately 13h 6m to drive from Maranhão to Fortaleza.
What companies run services between Maranhão, Brazil and Fortaleza, Brazil?
LATAM Chile flies from Teresina Airport (THE) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) once daily. Alternatively, Guanabara operates a bus from Sao Luis to Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé every 4 hours. Tickets cost R$280–950 and the journey takes 18h 20m.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Teresina Airport to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$450–2,900
Flights from São Luís Airport to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$490–3,100
- Phone
- +55 800 728 1992
- [email protected]
- Website
- expressoguanabara.com.br
Bus from Sao Luis to Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- R$280–950
- Schedules at
- expressoguanabara.com.br
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