The Largest Bus Route in São Paulo Covers 78 Km, Makes 102 Stops, and Takes Over 2h25 to Cross the City Without Leaving the Capital

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 14/10/2025 at 14:03

Updated on 14/10/2025 at 14:05

Maior linha de ônibus de São Paulo percorre 78 km, tem 102 paradas e leva mais de 2h25 para ligar Rio Pequeno ao Ipiranga.

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With 78 km in length, 102 stops, and over 2h25 of travel time, the 477P – Rio Pequeno/Ipiranga line is the longest in São Paulo, crossing the entire city in a route that impresses with its distance and duration.

The title of the longest bus line in São Paulo belongs to the 477P, which connects the neighborhoods of Rio Pequeno and Ipiranga.

At first glance, the straight-line distance between the two points — about 18 kilometers — is not impressive.

However, the zigzagging route considerably increases the total distance, reaching 78 kilometers traveled without leaving the limits of the capital.

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The Ranking of the Longest Lines in São Paulo

Even with the leadership of the 477P, the traditional line from Terminal Parque Dom Pedro II maintains its reputation and remains among the longest in the city.

Together, the five longest lines in São Paulo total over 350 kilometers of travel.

This means that by traveling all of them in a single day, a passenger would cover a distance greater than that from São Paulo to Bauru, in the interior of the state, at 332 kilometers.

The survey, conducted by geologist João Vitor, from the profile @_cartomaps, revealed the following ranking:

#5 – 5362 – Cocaia/Praça da Sé: 67 km, 71 stops, up to 2h of travel without traffic
#4 – 3459 – Itaim Paulista/Parque Dom Pedro II: 68 km, 91 stops, 2h25 of travel without traffic
#3 – 3539 – Cidade Tiradentes/Metrô Bresser: 69 km, 81 stops, 2h06 of travel without traffic
#2 – 695Y – Palheiros/Vila Madalena: 72 km, 81 stops, 2h30 of travel without traffic
#1 – 477P – Rio Pequeno/Ipiranga: 78 km, 102 stops, 2h25 of travel without traffic

A Portrait of Mobility in São Paulo

The numbers are impressive and reveal the magnitude of the challenges faced daily by those who depend on public transportation in São Paulo.

The extensive routes, which cross opposing zones of the city, are essential for connecting distant regions and reducing the need for transfers. On the other hand, they also illustrate the complexity of the urban network and the direct impact of traffic on daily commutes.

Whether out of necessity or curiosity, boarding the largest bus in São Paulo is almost a tourist trip — but within the limits of the metropolis itself. And, at the end of the journey, the feeling is as if one has crossed much more than just a city: it’s almost like having traveled across the entire state.

The Largest Bus Route in São Paulo Covers 78 Km, Makes 102 Stops, and Takes Over 2h25 to Cross the City Without Leaving the Capital

With 78 km in length, 102 stops, and over 2h25 of travel time, the 477P – Rio Pequeno/Ipiranga line is the longest in São Paulo, crossing the entire city in a route that impresses with its distance and duration.

The Ranking of the Longest Lines in São Paulo

A Portrait of Mobility in São Paulo

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The Largest Bus Route in São Paulo Covers 78 Km, Makes 102 Stops, and Takes Over 2h25 to Cross the City Without Leaving the Capital

With 78 km in length, 102 stops, and over 2h25 of travel time, the 477P – Rio Pequeno/Ipiranga line is the longest in São Paulo, crossing the entire city in a route that impresses with its distance and duration.

The Ranking of the Longest Lines in São Paulo

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