Sao Paulo (State)

Introduction

Sao Paulo is a state in southeast Brazil. It is the major industrial and economic centre of the Brazilian economy.

Cities

• Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest city.
• Campinas
• Santos
• Sao Vicente
• Paranapiacaba
• Ubatuba

Getting There

By Plane

Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the busiest airport in Brazil and located about 25 kilometres from the city centre. This airport is a major hub for South America making it possible to fly almost from any major city in South America and Brazil to and from here. The passenger traffic is split between two terminals and has over 260 check-in counters. Around 40 airlines from this airport serve dozens of cities in Brazil, and countries in South America and beyond. Some of the main international cities served are Buenos Aires, Mexico City, New York JFK, Amsterdam, Toronto, Beijing, Madrid, Paris, Miami, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Seoul, Lima, Frankfurt, Johannesburg, Chicago, Lisbon and London.

To/from the airport

• Bus: There is a public bus that runs every 30 minutes and travels to the city center of Sao Paulo. Counters at the airport for this bus service can be found at the Arrivals area of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. From the airport, there is also a shuttle bus that stops at many places as well as the main beaches in the area.
• Car: Taxis are available at both terminals and you can rent cars as well. By car take either the Ayrton Senna highway or Presidente Dutra highway to the airport.

Congonhas-São Paulo Airport (CGH) only offers domestic flights with around 5 airlines serving several dozens of destinations throughout Brazil.

By Bus

Terminal Rodoviário Tietê or Metropolitan Bus Terminal Tietê is the place to travel by bus to and from São Paulo from Brazilian and international destinations. If you are in South America, you can choose to travel to São Paulo by bus. The main international destinations are:

• Argentina - Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Santa Fe
• Bolivia - Puerto Suarez
• Chile - Santiago
• Paraguay - Asuncion
• Uruguay - Montevideo, Punta del Este

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