Bus São Paulo to São Carlos, SP: Compare prices and save money

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from São Paulo to São Carlos, SP from various bus operators like Viação Piracicabana, Viação Cometa or Buser for the next days.

today

$19

tomorrow

$18

Monday

$12

Tuesday

$17

Wednesday

$23

Thursday

$10

Friday

$17

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Piracicabana	4h 35m	3:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	8:05 PM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$19	A Bus from Viação Piracicabana goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 3:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Viação Piracicabana	3h 40m	4:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	8:10 PM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$19	A Bus from Viação Piracicabana goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 4:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Viação Piracicabana	3h 40m	5:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	9:10 PM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Viação Piracicabana goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Viação Cometa	3h 20m	4:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	7:20 PM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$21	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 4:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Viação Cometa	3h 40m	6:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	9:40 PM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$22	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Piracicabana	3h 50m	5:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	9:20 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Viação Piracicabana goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 5:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Viação Piracicabana	3h 40m	7:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	11:10 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Viação Piracicabana goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Viação Piracicabana	3h 40m	9:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	1:10 PM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Viação Piracicabana goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 9:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Viação Cometa	3h 40m	7:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:40 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$22	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Viação Cometa	3h 40m	9:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	12:40 PM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$22	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Buser	3h 15m	6:30 PM	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	9:45 PM	São Carlos, SP	Petrograal Tank Station	Premium Economy	$12	A Bus from Buser goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 6:30:00 PM to Petrograal Tank Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Viação Piracicabana	3h 25m	6:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	9:55 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$18	A Bus from Viação Piracicabana goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 6:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Viação Piracicabana	3h 40m	9:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	1:10 PM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Viação Piracicabana goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Viação Cometa	3h 40m	11:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	2:40 PM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$21	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Viação Cometa	3h 20m	4:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	7:20 PM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$21	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 4:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Piracicabana	4h 35m	3:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	8:05 PM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$17	A Bus from Viação Piracicabana goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 3:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Viação Piracicabana	3h 40m	7:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	11:10 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Viação Piracicabana goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Viação Piracicabana	3h 40m	9:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	1:10 PM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Viação Piracicabana goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 9:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Viação Cometa	3h 40m	7:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:40 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$22	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Viação Cometa	3h 40m	9:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	12:40 PM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$22	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Piracicabana	3h 40m	1:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	5:10 PM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station		Economy	$23	A Bus from Viação Piracicabana goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Buser	3h 15m	6:30 PM	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	9:45 PM	São Carlos, SP	Petrograal Tank Station	Premium Economy	$10	A Bus from Buser goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 6:30:00 PM to Petrograal Tank Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Viação Piracicabana	4h 35m	3:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	8:05 PM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$17	A Bus from Viação Piracicabana goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 3:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Viação Piracicabana	3h 40m	7:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	11:10 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Viação Piracicabana goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Viação Cometa	3h 40m	7:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:40 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$22	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Viação Cometa	3h 40m	9:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	12:40 PM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$22	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Piracicabana	4h 35m	3:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	8:05 PM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$17	A Bus from Viação Piracicabana goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 3:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Viação Piracicabana	3h 40m	7:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	11:10 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Viação Piracicabana goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Viação Piracicabana	3h 40m	9:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	1:10 PM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Viação Piracicabana goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 9:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Viação Cometa	3h 40m	7:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:40 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$22	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Viação Cometa	3h 40m	9:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	12:40 PM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$22	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Frequency of bus connections between São Paulo and São Carlos, SP

See here how frequent the connections between São Paulo and São Carlos, SP are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 56 daily buses from São Paulo to São Carlos, SP. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between São Paulo and São Carlos, SP.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 101 buses from São Paulo to São Carlos, SP, while Night sees the fewest connections between São Paulo and São Carlos, SP, with 9 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/3/2026 costs just $10, from Buser

Facts about the bus from São Paulo to São Carlos, SP

Compare all providers like Viação Piracicabana, Viação Cometa and Buser that travel 36 times every day by bus from São Paulo to São Carlos, SP in one click! Book your bus ticket from São Paulo to São Carlos, SP starting from $10!

Cheapest Bus	$10
Fastest Bus	3h 15m
Earliest Bus	3:30 PM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	36 Ø
Distance	133.4 miles
Bus Companies	Viação Piracicabana, Viação Cometa and Buser

Cheapest bus connections from São Paulo to São Carlos, SP

Every day, 36 buses from 3 bus companies leave São Paulo for São Carlos, SP: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$20

Sunday 07/26

$18

Monday 07/27

$18

Tuesday 07/28

$17

Wednesday 07/29

$17

Thursday 07/30

$17

Friday 07/31

$18

Saturday 08/01

$18

Sunday 08/02

$18

Monday 08/03

$10

Tuesday 08/04

$18

Wednesday 08/05

$18

Thursday 08/06

$13

Friday 08/07

$18

Saturday 08/08

$18

Sunday 08/09

$18

Monday 08/10

$18

Tuesday 08/11

$18

Wednesday 08/12

$18

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from São Paulo to São Carlos, SP

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from São Paulo to São Carlos, SP, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $10, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from São Paulo to São Carlos, SP. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from São Paulo to São Carlos, SP, with $10. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $18.

How to save money travelling from São Paulo to São Carlos, SP

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 São Paulo to São Carlos, SP 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 São Paulo to São Carlos, SP, 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 São Paulo to São Carlos, SP are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in São Paulo and São Carlos, SP

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in São Paulo and São Carlos, SP.

Tietê Bus Station

Vila Guilherme

Barra Funda Bus Station

Rua Aloysio Biondi, s/n Barra Funda

Jabaquara Bus Station

Avenida Engenheiro Armando de Arruda Pereira 2022

Sala VIP Bella Vita

Av. Ordem e Progresso 95

Shopping Feira da Madrugada Bus Stop

Rua São Caetano 812

Central Bus Station

R. Jacinto Favoreto 777

Petrograal Tank Station

Recreio Campestre

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 São Paulo to São Carlos, SP? Compare all modes of transports from São Paulo to São Carlos, SP.

Service and Comfort on the bus from São Paulo to São Carlos, SP

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from São Paulo to São Carlos, SP? Or which bus companies serve the route São Paulo to São Carlos, SP? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the São Paulo to São Carlos, SP bus

How much does a São Paulo São Carlos, SP bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $10 and takes 3h 15m to reach São Carlos, SP. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from São Paulo to São Carlos, SP?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $10 and $24. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to São Carlos, SP.

On average, how many connections are available from São Paulo to São Carlos, SP each day?

Every day, the São Paulo to São Carlos, SP bus route is served by approximately 36 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from São Paulo to São Carlos, SP take?

The fastest bus from São Paulo to São Carlos, SP is offered by Buser and takes 3h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $12. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from São Paulo to São Carlos, SP?

The earliest bus arriving in São Carlos, SP from São Paulo starts at 3:30 PM. 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 São Paulo to São Carlos, SP?

The latest bus trip departing from São Paulo for São Carlos, SP starts at 11:00 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 São Paulo São Carlos, SP route?

When traveling by bus from São Paulo to São Carlos, SP, passengers can travel with Viação Piracicabana, Viação Cometa and Buser. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between São Paulo and São Carlos, SP?

You can check all the direct connections between São Paulo and São Carlos, SP 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 Piracicabana, Viação Cometa and Buser.

What can I take with me on the São Paulo to São Carlos, SP 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 São Paulo São Carlos, SP 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 São Paulo São Carlos, SP 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 São Paulo to São Carlos, SP on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route São Paulo to São Carlos, SP

Basic

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

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to São Paulo and to São Carlos, SP

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to São Paulo and to São Carlos, SP. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!