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São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport to São Paulo (Guarulhos) — Transport Guide 2026

Guarulhos (GRU) is 15 miles northeast of central São Paulo. CPTM Line 13 Jade + connection via Aeroporto-Guarulhos station BRL 5 to Luz in 40-50 min. Airport Bus Service BRL 60. Uber BRL 100-180.

GRU25 km to cityBRLLatin America

Last updated: 2026-08

Cheapest
CPTM Line 13 (BRL 5)
Fastest
Uber — 45-60 min off-peak

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CPTM Line 13 Jade to Luz

train · Best for: Cheapest to central São Paulo
Cost
BRL 5
Time
40-50 min
Frequency
Every 15-30 min · 04:00-24:00
Free shuttle from Terminal 2/3 to Aeroporto-Guarulhos station.

Airport Bus Service (Paulista + Congonhas)

bus · Best for: Direct to Paulista + Barra Funda + Congonhas
Cost
BRL 60-72
Time
60-90 min
Frequency
Every 30-60 min

Radio taxi (fixed rate)

taxi · Best for: Direct + groups + late arrivals
Cost
BRL 130-200 (~$26-40)
Time
45-120 min
Frequency
On-demand
Use OFFICIAL radio taxi counter — AVOID lobby taxi touts.

Uber / 99 / Cabify

ride share · Best for: App-based + door-to-door
Cost
BRL 100-180 (~$20-35)
Time
45-120 min
Frequency
On-demand

Executive transfer / hotel shuttle

shuttle · Best for: Business + group + luggage
Cost
BRL 80-200
Time
45-120 min
Frequency
Varies

Scam warning

AVOID drivers approaching you inside arrivals — GRU is notorious for unlicensed taxi scams (BRL 300-500 quoted). Only use OFFICIAL radio taxi counter or Uber/99/Cabify app. Verify meter or fixed voucher before entering.

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Frequently asked

How far is São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport from São Paulo (Guarulhos)?
São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is 25 km from São Paulo (Guarulhos) city centre.
What is the cheapest way from GRU to São Paulo (Guarulhos)?
CPTM Line 13 (BRL 5)
What is the fastest way from GRU to São Paulo (Guarulhos)?
Uber — 45-60 min off-peak