How to get from São Paulo / Guarulhos International Airport to Avenida Paulista
Medium confidenceChecked May 2026
Take the Airport Bus Service to Paulista, or 99/Uber from the designated pickup zone.
Best options
Best overall
Airport Bus Service to Paulista (R$50–R$60).
Cheapest safe
EMTU Airport Bus 257/299 (cheaper, slower).
Best at night
Pre-booked transfer or 99/Uber — Airport Bus has overnight gaps.
With luggage / kids
Airport Bus has under-floor holds.
Taxi fare
Authorised taxi or 99/Uber roughly R$120–R$200 to Paulista. Fares vary with traffic.
Ride-hailing
Uber and 99 operate — designated pickup zone.
available
Public transport
Airport Bus Service, EMTU 257/299.
Compare your options — GRU → Avenida Paulista
Distance ~30 km, typical journey 45–90 min.
| Option | Typical fare | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Public transport | Airport Bus Service, EMTU 257/299. | Cheapest safe option |
| Official taxi | Authorised taxi or 99/Uber roughly R$120–R$200 to Paulista. Fares vary with traffic. | Late arrivals, heavy luggage |
| Ride-hailing | Uber and 99 operate — designated pickup zone. | available |
After landing — step by step
- 1Exit arrivals and walk to the official ground transport area
- 2For Airport Bus: buy at the kiosk
- 3For app: follow signs to designated pickup
Scam warnings
Unauthorised 'taxi' offers in arrivals
Avoid this
- • Curbside private offers
- • Quotes in USD
Frequently asked
Q.How much is a taxi from São Paulo / Guarulhos International Airport to Avenida Paulista?
Authorised taxi or 99/Uber roughly R$120–R$200 to Paulista. Fares vary with traffic.. Always confirm the fare or that the meter is on before pulling away. Watch for: Unauthorised 'taxi' offers in arrivals.
Q.What is the cheapest safe way from GRU to Avenida Paulista?
EMTU Airport Bus 257/299 (cheaper, slower).
Q.Does Uber or ride-hailing work at São Paulo / Guarulhos International Airport?
Uber and 99 operate — designated pickup zone.
Q.What's the best way from GRU to Avenida Paulista at night?
Pre-booked transfer or 99/Uber — Airport Bus has overnight gaps.
Q.What scams should I watch for going from GRU to Avenida Paulista?
Top reported: Unauthorised 'taxi' offers in arrivals. Use the official taxi rank, never accept a fare from someone approaching you in arrivals.