How to get from Brasilia to São Luís
There are 3 ways to get from Brasilia to São Luís: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~2 h 30 min). By bus it's about 32 h 5 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 1.531 km in a straight line.
Compare ways to travel
| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 2 h 30 min | 1.531 km | Airlines: City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines |
Bus | 32 h 5 minestimated | 1.990 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 23 h 25 minestimated | 1.990 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre Brasilia y São Luís dura aproximadamente 2 h 30 min (1.531 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 32 h 5 min. En auto son unos 1.990 km por ruta, cerca de 23 h 25 min de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Brasilia to São Luís?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~2 h 30 min, by bus ~32 h 5 min and by car ~23 h 25 min.
Are there flights from Brasilia to São Luís?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Brasilia–São Luís route is operated by City Connexion Airlines and TAM Brazilian Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 2 h 30 min and covers about 1.531 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Brasilia to São Luís?
Flying is much faster (~2 h 30 min vs ~32 h 5 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from Brasilia to São Luís?
It's about 1.990 km by road, roughly 23 h 25 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Brasilia and São Luís?
In a straight line it's about 1.531 km between Brasilia and São Luís.
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