All Direct Transfer Routes From São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (Governor André Franco Montoro) (GRU)
GRU
35 min
Guarulhos Airport (GRU) is 25 km northeast of São Paulo. The CPTM Expresso Aeroporto train is by far the fastest and cheapest option during traffic hours, whisking passengers from Aeroporto-Guarulhos station directly to Luz Station in central São Paulo in just 35 minutes for 5.00 BRL (~$1.00 USD) (free airport shuttle connects terminals to the station). For direct hotel delivery, Uber or an official Guarucoop taxi takes 40-70 minutes for 100 - 150 BRL (~$20 - $30 USD).
GRU
50 min
The distance between Guarulhos (GRU) and Congonhas (CGH) is 35 km across São Paulo. Both Gol and LATAM provide FREE shuttle buses for passengers holding a connecting flight ticket on their respective airline (simply show your boarding pass / e-ticket to the driver outside Terminal 2). For passengers on other airlines, the EMTU Airport Bus Service (Line 258) connects both airports in 60-80 minutes for 43.90 BRL (~$8.50 USD). Taxis or Uber take 50-70 minutes for 100 - 140 BRL.
Terminals & Station Layout
GRU has three passenger terminals: Terminal 1 (domestic Azul), Terminal 2 (domestic Gol and LATAM, Latin America regional), and modern Terminal 3 (intercontinental long-haul flights). A free landside airport shuttle bus connects all three terminals and the Aeroporto-Guarulhos CPTM train station.
Taxi Rules & Scams to Avoid
Ignore touts inside the terminal offering "executive cars". Use the official Guarucoop taxi desk outside the terminal, or order Uber/99 to the designated ride-hailing pickup bays on the mezzanine/outer curbs.
Late-Night Arrivals (After Midnight)
CPTM trains operate from 04:00 to 00:00 midnight. For overnight arrivals, Uber and Guarucoop taxis operate 24/7 with safe highway connections into Avenida Paulista and Jardins.
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ARRIVAL CONNECTIVITY & RIDE-HAILING TIP
Need Mobile Data at the Terminal for Uber / 99 & Maps?
Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where Uber / 99 pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.