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Getting from International Airport of São Paulo to Santos Cruise Terminal

There are multiple options to get from the Sao Paulo Airport to the Santos cruise ship terminal. They include cruise line bus transer, private shuttle bus, private town car, taxi and car rental. Below are the costs of the various modes of transportation between Santos cruise ship terminal and International Airport of São Paulo, and some helpful advice for your consideration about each option. Check out all the transportation options -- you might be surprised about which mode of transport between the Santos Cruise Ship Terminal and Sao Paulo Airport is the best value. Please note that, while it's possible to take an airport shuttle to the bus terminal, Terminal Tiete, we strongly suggest the options below instead to avoid language barrier confusion and stress. 

Taking a Taxi Cab between Santos Cruise Ship Terminal and Sao Paulo International Airport 

Taking a taxi cab between the Sao Paulo International Airport and the cruise ship terminal in Santos should run approximately $100 for a 1-way trip. If you have 5 or 6 people in your group, ask the dispatcher for a larger vehicle such as a Suburban. For a larger group, you are better off taking a Super Shuttle to the port. Prepaid fare is the safest way to travel by taxi.

Taking the Cruise Line transfer between Santos Cruise Ship Terminal and Santos International Airport 

On average, cruise line transfers between the Sao Paulo Airport and Santos cruise ship terminal are at least $90 per person, round-trip. A benefit of cruise line transfers is that they watch your flight for delays. Within reason, they may delay the departure of the ship if your flight is late.

Taking a Shared Private Shuttle between Santos Cruise Ship Terminal and Santos International Airport 

Generally, shared private shuttles (i.e.: Super Shuttle) between between the Sao Paulo Airport and Santos cruise ship terminal are only economical (versus the cruise-line provided transportation) if you have a larger group. 

Taking a Rental Car between Santos Cruise Ship Terminal and Santos International Airport 

There are many rental car companies with locations at the airport. Check for rental car shuttles to take you to and from the ship.

Taking a Town Car between Santos Cruise Ship Terminal and Santos International Airport 

A chauffeur-driven town car between Santos Cruise Ship Terminal and Sao Paulo International Airport is the most stress-free option, though probably the most expensive. You do ride in a nicer vehicle and don't have to bother with waiting for other people to board. For 4 people going between the airport and cruise ship terminal, this can be as economical as the taxi option. 

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