Bus Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS

Compare all timetables for the bus from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS from various bus operators like Viação Planalto for the next days.

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$30

Tuesday

$30

Wednesday

$30

Thursday

$30

Friday

$30

Saturday

$30

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	1:30 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	6:00 AM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 1:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	7:00 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	7:30 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	12:00 PM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	10:00 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	2:30 PM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	12:00 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	4:30 PM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	1:30 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	6:00 AM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 1:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	7:00 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	7:30 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	12:00 PM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	10:00 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	2:30 PM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	12:00 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	4:30 PM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	1:30 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	6:00 AM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 1:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	7:00 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	7:30 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	12:00 PM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	10:00 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	2:30 PM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	12:00 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	4:30 PM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	1:30 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	6:00 AM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 1:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	7:00 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	7:30 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	12:00 PM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	10:00 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	2:30 PM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	12:00 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	4:30 PM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	1:30 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	6:00 AM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 1:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	7:00 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	7:30 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	12:00 PM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	10:00 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	2:30 PM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	12:00 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	4:30 PM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	1:30 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	6:00 AM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 1:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	7:00 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	9:45 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	2:15 PM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 9:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	12:00 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	4:30 PM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Viação Planalto	4h 30m	2:00 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Santa Maria, RS	Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS is $30 on 7/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Porto Alegre, RS and Santa Maria, RS

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 48 daily buses from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 29 daily coaches between Porto Alegre, RS and Santa Maria, RS.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 62 buses from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS, while Night sees the fewest connections between Porto Alegre, RS and Santa Maria, RS, with 21 offers.

Facts about the bus from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS

Compare all providers like Viação Planalto that travel 32 times every day by bus from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS in one click! Book your bus ticket from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS starting from $30!

Cheapest Bus	$30
Fastest Bus	4h 0m
Earliest Bus	1:30 AM
Latest Bus	9:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	32 Ø
Distance	157.4 miles
Bus Companies	Viação Planalto

Cheapest bus connections from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS

Every day, 32 buses from 1 bus companies leave Porto Alegre, RS for Santa Maria, RS: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$30

Monday 07/27

$30

Tuesday 07/28

$30

Wednesday 07/29

$30

Thursday 07/30

$30

Friday 07/31

$30

Saturday 08/01

$30

Sunday 08/02

$30

Monday 08/03

$30

Tuesday 08/04

$30

Wednesday 08/05

$30

Thursday 08/06

$30

Friday 08/07

$30

Saturday 08/08

$30

Sunday 08/09

$30

Monday 08/10

$30

Tuesday 08/11

$30

Wednesday 08/12

$30

Thursday 08/13

$30

Friday 08/14

$30

Saturday 08/15

$30

Sunday 08/16

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

$30

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS

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

With a price starting from $30, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS, with $30. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $30.

How to save money travelling from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS

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 Santa Maria, RS 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 Santa Maria, RS, 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 Santa Maria, RS are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Porto Alegre, RS and Santa Maria, RS

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

Central Bus Station

Largo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo 70

Garage Bus Station

Venancio Aires Al 1151 Venancio Aires Al 1151

Camping

Centro Histórico

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

Agronomia

Bus Station

Rua Pedro Pereira 1450

Camobi

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 Santa Maria, RS? Compare all modes of transports from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS

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

FAQs about the Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS bus

How much does a Porto Alegre, RS Santa Maria, RS bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $30 and takes 4h 30m to reach Santa Maria, RS. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $30 and $51. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Santa Maria, RS.

On average, how many connections are available from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS each day?

Every day, the Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS bus route is served by approximately 32 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 Santa Maria, RS take?

The fastest bus from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS is offered by Viação Planalto and takes 4h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $30. 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 Santa Maria, RS?

The earliest bus arriving in Santa Maria, RS from Porto Alegre, RS starts at 1:30 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 Santa Maria, RS?

The latest bus trip departing from Porto Alegre, RS for Santa Maria, RS starts at 9:15 PM. 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 Santa Maria, RS route?

When traveling by bus from Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS, passengers can travel with Viação Planalto. 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 Santa Maria, RS?

You can check all the direct connections between Porto Alegre, RS and Santa Maria, RS by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Viação Planalto.

What can I take with me on the Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS 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 Santa Maria, RS 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 Santa Maria, RS 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 Santa Maria, RS on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS

Basic

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

More bus routes to Porto Alegre, RS and to Santa Maria, RS

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