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How to get fromPorto Alegre to Montevideoby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Porto Alegre to Montevideo by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Carrasco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)plane plane POA - MVD
    4h 40m
    $169–390

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Porto Alegre to Terminal Tres Crucesbus bus Porto Alegre
    12h 25m
    $85–140

  3. Drive 803.1 km

    1. Drive from Porto Alegre to Montevideocar car 803.1 km
    11h 20m
    $139–201

  4. Fly to Punta Del Este Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Punta Del Este Airport (PDP)plane plane POA - PDP
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Del Este Airport to Montevideoshuttle bus
    3h 50m

Porto Alegre to Montevideo by bus

Calendar22Weekly Buses
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 732.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Porto Alegre, Brazil and Montevideo, Uruguay?

Aerolíneas Argentinas, LATAM Chile, and two other airlines fly from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, TTL - Transporte Turismo operates a bus from Rodoviária de Porto Alegre to Terminal Tres Cruces 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 12h 25m. EGA also services this route once a week.

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