Tietê Bus Terminal São Paulo is currently the single largest bus terminal in Latin America. It is actually the 2nd largest in the world, behind the Port Authority Bus Terminal that is located in New York City.

Tiete station actually operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It serves over 1000 cities in 20 Brazilian states and there are 65 different bus companies that service the entire station as well offering services to five different countries (Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Argentina, and Paraguay)

Origin City = São Paulo - SP (TODOS)

Getting to the Tiete Bus Terminal from the airport is not difficult at all. If you are coming from the airport, you may want to grab yourself a taxi, or ride-sharing services such as Uber and Cabify. However, if you are looking for a cheaper option, you are going to want to check out an Airport Bus Service. You should be able to find an airport bus service that can get you to the bus terminal, as well. 

Because the Tietê bus terminal is so massive, you may want to ensure that you plan your travel days when there is not a holiday rush. You will want to avoid traveling during the busiest times of the year because it can be stressful. Because of the bus systems service five different countries, you will want to try to know where you are going before actually arriving at the terminal. You want to be sure that you get the proper tickets, and get to where you need to go. There are actually 70 boarding platforms in order to accommodate the large volume of travelers. Locate the signs to ensure that you find the correct one.

Be sure to remain vigilant and understand your surroundings. If you are in a foreign country, always take precaution and ensure your safety. São Paulo can be a somewhat dangerous place if you are not paying attention. However, if you are paying attention and aware of your surroundings, São Paulo is going to be a great place to visit and can be an extremely rewarding experience.

Toilet/restrooms are free to use at Tieté São Paulo Bus station, showers are available for a fee of about R$8 (another  R$10 for towel&soup). Accessible toilets for people with disabilities are available as well. 

Free WiFi connection is available at the Tietê São Paulo Bus Station as well as free charging stations for cell phones/laptops. 

Tietê São Paulo bus station is the most important gateway for bus travel in South America, serving 1010 cities in five countries (Brasil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay). Here are just a few destinations you might want to discover from Tietê São Paulo bus station: