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How to get fromSão Paulo to Fortalezaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from São Paulo to Fortaleza by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport

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    1. Fly from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR)plane plane CGH - FOR
    6h 6m
    R$959–3,209

  2. Bus to Viracopos/Campinas International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Campinasbus bus
    2. Fly from Viracopos/Campinas International Airport (VCP) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR)plane plane VCP - FOR
    8h 25m
    R$495–2,759

  3. Bus via Goiânia

    1. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Terminal Rodoviário de Goiâniabus bus Goiânia / ...
    2. Take the bus from Goiânia to Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomébus bus Goiânia
    45h 44m
    R$975–2,343

  4. Drive 2,871.1 km

    1. Drive from São Paulo to Fortalezacar car 2,871.1 km
    40h 44m
    R$1,504–2,172

  5. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR)plane plane GRU - FOR
    5h 43m
    R$611–2,951

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Fortaleza Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 9h
    R$1,000–1,700

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
TicketR$851Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,396 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between São Paulo, Brazil and Fortaleza, Brazil?

Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, and LATAM Chile fly from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé via Goiânia in around 45h 44m.

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