Metro vs Bus at Salvador–Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International (SSA)
Take Metro — roughly equivalent — pick on convenience.
Side by side
| Factor | Metro | Bus |
|---|---|---|
| Option | Metro Line 2 + bus | Metro Line 2 + bus |
| Cost | R$5 | R$5 |
| Journey | 75–90 min | 75–90 min |
| Wait | Every 15 min | Every 15 min |
| Payment | Card & Cash | Card & Cash |
| Locals recommend |
- ✓ Cheapest
- ! Slow
- ! Not great with luggage
- ✓ Cheapest
- ! Slow
- ! Not great with luggage
Scams to watch either way
- Inside-terminal taxi touts
Men approach in Arrivals offering 'taxi'; they walk you outside to unmetered cars charging 3–4×.
Avoid: Only use the COMTAS desk or app rideshare from the official curb.
- Bag distraction theft
Pickpocketing at the curb while you load luggage.
Avoid: Keep daypack on your front, watch passports.
Frequently asked
Q.Metro or Bus from SSA — which is better?
Metro — roughly equivalent — pick on convenience. Metro Line 2 + bus: R$5, 75–90 min.
Q.How much is Metro from Salvador–Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International?
R$5 typical. Journey 75–90 min, wait Every 15 min. Payment: Card & Cash.
Q.How much is Bus from Salvador–Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International?
R$5 typical. Journey 75–90 min, wait Every 15 min. Payment: Card & Cash.
Q.What should I watch for on arrival at SSA?
Inside-terminal taxi touts: Men approach in Arrivals offering 'taxi'; they walk you outside to unmetered cars charging 3–4×. — Only use the COMTAS desk or app rideshare from the official curb.
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