IntlMOVE Brazil will ship your car from the USA to Brazil along with your household goods when you are moving to Brazil. However, if you want to rely on public transportation when moving to Sao Paulo, IntlMOVE Brazil has put together some information to help you get around your new city.

When moving to Sao Paulo, you may not live downtown, but reside somewhere nearby in the metropolitan area. Sao Paulo has a well-developed public transportation system, so it is easy to get around.

Traveling by Car in Sao Paulo

There are over 6 million cars in Sao Paulo, so this mode of transportation is not always the best because of the regular road congestion.

Traveling by Bus in Sao Paulo

SPTrans, or Sao Paulo Transporte, is responsible for the busses, which run throughout Sao Paulo. There are over 17,000 busses that run in Sao Paulo and the outskirts of the city, so knowing which bus to take is important to get around.

You can pay for your bus fare with cash or with a prepaid card called Bilhete Unico. Some of the busses are painted to correspond to the areas of Sao Paulo that they services. These colors may include: light green for the northwest region and dark blue for the northern region.

There are fast-lane bus systems in Sao Paulo, which are connected to the metro. These bus lines are called “Passa Rapido.”

Railways in Sao Paulo

In Sao Paulo, there are 61.5 km of underground railway systems, known as the metro. There are 58 metro stations. The metro system in Sao Paulo is considered one of the best in the world. There are five color-coded lines, which run throughout the city. It is safe and clean, so if you are moving to Sao Paulo, you can be confident that you will be able to travel easily throughout the city.

In addition to the metro, the Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropolitanos (CPTM) serves the Sao Paulo metropolitan area. There are six lines on the CPTM that service regions that the metro does not reach. A daily commute may consist of taking both transportation systems, depending on where you live.

Air Transportation

Your new job in Sao Paulo may require frequent flying. There are three airports in Sao Paulo. The Sao Paulo/ Guarulhos International Airport services domestic and international flights. This airport is located about 25 km outside of the Sao Paulo’s city center. The Congonhas-Sao Paulo Airport only services domestic flights. Private planes and jets can use the Campo de Marte airport.

When moving to Sao Paulo, Brazil with IntlMOVE Brazil, you will know that your household goods are in good hands while they are being shipped overseas. IntlMOVE Brazil will take the utmost care of your personal belongings, to help facilitate a stress free move. When are ready to plan your international move to Brazil, contact IntlMOVE Brazil for your free online shipping quote.