Salvador is served by the Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA), a main bus terminal (Terminal Rodoviário de Salvador), a metro system with two lines, and a Passenger Maritime Terminal for ferries and cruise ships.
Salvador International Airport (SSA) offers domestic flights from various Brazilian cities (e.g., São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília) and international direct flights from select cities like Buenos Aires and Madrid. Flight costs vary, with one-way tickets starting around $55 and round-trip from $112, often cheaper when booked approximately 40 days in advance.
The main bus terminal connects Salvador to other Brazilian regions. A bus trip from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador can take 25 to 37 hours, with prices ranging from $90.66 to $283.49. FlixBus also offers routes to 20 destinations from Salvador, with tickets from €10.48.
A free shuttle bus transports passengers from the airport terminals to the Aeroporto metro station. From there, take Line 2 and transfer to Line 1 at Acesso Norte to reach downtown areas like Lapa. The journey takes about 70-90 minutes and costs R$4.10 for a single ride.
Taxis, Uber, and 99 are widely available. An airport taxi to central areas such as Pelourinho or Barra costs approximately R$80-R$120 and takes around 30 minutes. Ride-sharing services are generally a safe and affordable option.
Ferries connect Salvador with nearby islands, including Itaparica and Morro de São Paulo. A ferry from Bom Despacho (Itaparica) to Salvador's Terminal Marítimo de São Joaquim takes about 1 hour and costs R$6.50 on weekdays or R$8 on weekends. Direct catamarans from Morro de São Paulo to Salvador take approximately 2.5 hours.
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