What is the best way to travel from Santa Maria, RS to Rio Grande, RS?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Carpool to Rio Grande, RS from Santa Maria, RS. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Rio Grande, RS from Santa Maria, RS?
You can reach Rio Grande, RS with just £12 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Viação Planalto5h 30m019:01Santa Maria, RSCoach Station00:31Rio Grande, RSBus Station0BasicA Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Coach Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) at 04/12/2025 19:01:00 to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 05/12/2025 00:31:00. 50 Basic ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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BlaBlaCar5h 10m008:00Santa Maria, RS13:10Rio Grande, RS0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) at 06/12/2025 08:00:00 to , Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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Viação Planalto5h 45m007:31Santa Maria, RSCoach Station13:16Rio Grande, RSBus Station0BasicA Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Coach Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) at 06/12/2025 07:31:00 to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:16:00. 50 Basic ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Cheapest Carpool Saturday
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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Viação Planalto5h 45m012:30Santa Maria, RSCoach Station18:15Rio Grande, RSVila Santa Rosa0BasicA Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Coach Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) at 07/12/2025 12:30:00 to Vila Santa Rosa, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 07/12/2025 18:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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Viação Planalto5h 30m019:01Santa Maria, RSCoach Station00:31Rio Grande, RSBus Station0BasicA Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Coach Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) at 08/12/2025 19:01:00 to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 09/12/2025 00:31:00. 50 Basic ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Viação Planalto7h 0m012:30Santa Maria, RSCoach Station19:30Rio Grande, RSBus Station0BasicA Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Coach Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) at 08/12/2025 12:30:00 to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 08/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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Viação Planalto5h 45m007:31Santa Maria, RSCoach Station13:16Rio Grande, RSVila Santa Rosa0BasicA Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Coach Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) at 08/12/2025 07:31:00 to Vila Santa Rosa, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 08/12/2025 13:16:00. 50 Basic ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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Viação Planalto5h 30m019:01Santa Maria, RSCoach Station00:31Rio Grande, RSBus Station0BasicA Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Coach Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) at 10/12/2025 19:01:00 to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 11/12/2025 00:31:00. 50 Basic ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Viação Planalto7h 0m012:30Santa Maria, RSCoach Station19:30Rio Grande, RSBus Station0BasicA Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Coach Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) at 10/12/2025 12:30:00 to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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Viação Planalto5h 45m007:31Santa Maria, RSCoach Station13:16Rio Grande, RSVila Santa Rosa0BasicA Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Coach Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) at 10/12/2025 07:31:00 to Vila Santa Rosa, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 10/12/2025 13:16:00. 50 Basic ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Santa Maria, RS to Rio Grande, RS?
You can get to Rio Grande, RS from Santa Maria, RS in just 5h 10m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Viação Planalto5h 30m019:01Santa Maria, RSCoach Station00:31Rio Grande, RSBus Station0BasicA Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Coach Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) at 04/12/2025 19:01:00 to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 05/12/2025 00:31:00. 50 Basic ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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BlaBlaCar5h 10m008:00Santa Maria, RS13:10Rio Grande, RS0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) at 06/12/2025 08:00:00 to , Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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Viação Planalto5h 45m007:31Santa Maria, RSCoach Station13:16Rio Grande, RSBus Station0BasicA Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Coach Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) at 06/12/2025 07:31:00 to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:16:00. 50 Basic ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Fastest Carpool Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Viação Planalto5h 45m012:30Santa Maria, RSCoach Station18:15Rio Grande, RSVila Santa Rosa0BasicA Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Coach Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) at 07/12/2025 12:30:00 to Vila Santa Rosa, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 07/12/2025 18:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Viação Planalto5h 30m019:01Santa Maria, RSCoach Station00:31Rio Grande, RSBus Station0BasicA Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Coach Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) at 08/12/2025 19:01:00 to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 09/12/2025 00:31:00. 50 Basic ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Viação Planalto5h 45m007:31Santa Maria, RSCoach Station13:16Rio Grande, RSVila Santa Rosa0BasicA Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Coach Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) at 08/12/2025 07:31:00 to Vila Santa Rosa, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 08/12/2025 13:16:00. 50 Basic ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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Viação Planalto7h 0m012:30Santa Maria, RSCoach Station19:30Rio Grande, RSBus Station0BasicA Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Coach Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) at 08/12/2025 12:30:00 to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 08/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Fastest Buses Monday
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Viação Planalto5h 30m019:01Santa Maria, RSCoach Station00:31Rio Grande, RSBus Station0BasicA Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Coach Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) at 10/12/2025 19:01:00 to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 11/12/2025 00:31:00. 50 Basic ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Viação Planalto5h 45m007:31Santa Maria, RSCoach Station13:16Rio Grande, RSVila Santa Rosa0BasicA Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Coach Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) at 10/12/2025 07:31:00 to Vila Santa Rosa, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 10/12/2025 13:16:00. 50 Basic ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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Viação Planalto7h 0m012:30Santa Maria, RSCoach Station19:30Rio Grande, RSBus Station0BasicA Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Coach Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) at 10/12/2025 12:30:00 to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Santa Maria, RS to Rio Grande, RS
What are the most popular stations in Santa Maria, RS and Rio Grande, RS?
In Santa Maria, RS, you will usually depart from Coach Station or Camobi, while in Rio Grande, RS you will be arriving at Bus Station, Vila Santa Rosa or Povo Novo BR-392, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Rio Grande, RS from Santa Maria, RS? With 3 connections between 2 Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Santa Maria, RS and Rio Grande, RS, you can pay as low as £12 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Rio Grande, RS in just 5h 10m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Santa Maria, RS and Rio Grande, RS are Viação Planalto and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Santa Maria, RS and Rio Grande, RS is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Itaara, RS or to São José do Norte, and look at flights from , and landing at Pelotas Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Santa Maria, RS to Rio Grande, RS?
The most popular companies between Santa Maria, RS and Rio Grande, RS, are Viação Planalto and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Viação Planalto
All you need to know when you travel from Santa Maria, RS to Rio Grande, RS
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Santa Maria, RS to Rio Grande, RS. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Santa Maria, RS to Rio Grande, RS
How can I reach Rio Grande, RS from Santa Maria, RS?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Rio Grande, RS from Santa Maria, RS.
How far is Rio Grande, RS from Santa Maria, RS?
The distance between Santa Maria, RS and Rio Grande, RS is 307.8 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Santa Maria, RS and Rio Grande, RS?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 11 kgs, a car 52 kgs, and a flight 76 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Santa Maria, RS to Rio Grande, RS?
You can get to Rio Grande, RS with just £12 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Santa Maria, RS to Rio Grande, RS?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Rio Grande, RS in just 5h 10m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Santa Maria, RS and to Rio Grande, RS
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Santa Maria, RS and to Rio Grande, RS. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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- Porto Alegre, RS to Santa Maria, RS
- Rosário do Sul to Santa Maria, RS
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- São Borja to Santa Maria, RS
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- São Sepé to Santa Maria, RS
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