There are buses from all over Brazil to São Paulo, most arriving at Terminal Tietê, Avenida Cruzeiro do Sul, Santana (tel: (11) 3235 0322). Buses from Santos arrive at the Jabaquara station, Rua Jequitibás, Jabaquara (tel: (11) 3235 0322). One of the biggest coach companies is Expresso Brasileiro (tel: (11) 5061 7566; website: www.expressobrasileiro.com). For a full list of operators consult the website of terminal operator Socicam (website: www.socicam.com.br).

Major highways converging on the city include SP-150 and SP-160 from Santos on the coast, SP-230 from Curituba in the south and BR-116 from Rio. An alternative route for drivers from Rio is the Senna highway (SP-070) - a faster toll road into São Paulo. In general, distances from other cities are large, and many visitors are put off independent driving by reports of robberies in the approach to the city.

Emergency breakdown services:
Car Club do Brasil (tel: (21) 2533 1129; website: www.carclubdobrasil.com.br).