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  • About
  • Popular Routes
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  • Schedule and Timetable

About Expresso Forte

Bus is a convenient way of travel no matter whether you need to get to a neighboring town a couple of hours away or venture further afield crossing the whole country. Whatever your budget, buses have you covered. Express buses offer the most affordable ticket price for travellers who have very little money to spend. VIP options are geared toward those who do not want to compromise on comfort. Before you jump on a bus, make sure you choose the type of service which suits you best. For a long-haul trip look for a VIP or first-class coach which provides non-stop service to your destination or just call a minor number of stations along the way. Express or local buses in many cases may prove an acceptable choice for shorter trips, but longer rides are often not the best buy. Study the timetable before going as many long-haul destinations are served by night buses, and some offer wider seats or sleeper berths for such travels. Make an online reservation for your bus ticket with Expresso Forte. Other travellers’ reviews will help you to choose the best ticket and coach class.

Expresso Forte Popular Stations

The main stations covered by Expresso Forte’s buses include:

  • Vitoria Mearim Bus Station
  • Buriticupu Centro
  • Santa Luzia Bus Station
  • Imperatriz Bus Station
  • Acailandia Bus Station
  • Santa Ines Bus Station
  • Santa Rita
  • Bom Jesus das Selvas
  • Miranda Do Norte
  • Sao Luis
  • Bacabeira

Expresso Forte Top Destinations

Expresso Forte buses ply a number of routes and here is the list of some of the most popular ones:

Expresso Forte Ticket Prices & Bus Classes

One of the best things about bus travel is that you can almost tailor-make your trip adjusting it to your requirements for privacy and comfort. Different classes and types of buses cater to the different needs of travellers. The cheapest trips are normally offered by standard-class buses. They may be called local, express or ordinary. These are a good choice for shorter trips. Sleepers or VIP coaches are good both for longer and overnight trips. They may offer berths or wide soft reclining seats, sometimes with built-in massage options, blankets, soft drinks, and snacks, or more substantial meals on board or during toilet or refuelling stops. Travelling by night buses allows you to save on a hotel room, but to ensure the most comfortable ride do choose the class of your bus wisely. Prices always depend on the distance you ride and the type of coach. For some, even shorter trips, it is worth investing some extra money and buying a seat on a VIP bus as it can save you twice as much time as you spend travelling by an ordinary bus.

Travel by Bus: Pros & Cons

Pros of Bus Travel

  • Bus is the best choice to get to destinations that are not connected by rail or planes. The network of buses often covers almost the whole country, and their routes are well and long-established.
  • Opposite to air travel and sometimes rail travel, taking a bus does not require arriving at the bus station much in advance. Check-in, even on international routes, does not take much time. Luggage allowances are usually very traveller-friendly, and the fee for extra luggage, if limits are set, is normally not very high.
  • Bus tickets can be more affordable compared to air or fast train tickets. There is always a choice of ticket classes for all pockets. Cheaper standard options may be a bit slow and do not offer top comfort, but anyway acceptable and bring you to your destination. On longer routes, toilets or toilet stops as well as snacks, water, and sometimes toiletries and blankets are almost always included in the price.
  • If you are ready to spend more, some VIP coaches offer seating comparable to business class on a plane with wide soft reclining seats, blankets, fewer passengers, and many other perks to make your trip a pleasant journey.

Cons of Bus Travel

  • Newer intercity bus terminals are very often located out of the city close to bigger highways to allow buses to avoid city congestion. Unfortunately, it may create extra challenges for travellers, too. Getting to such a terminal may be a problem as in some destinations there are restrictions on vehicles allowed to enter the terminal, and you will have to use special carriers to get there. This results in higher costs as prices may be inflated. Also do calculate extra time if you are travelling during rush hours, especially if you are not familiar with the traffic situation at your starting point.
  • Buses are probably the means of transport which runs out of schedule more often than trains or planes. They are heavily dependent on the road situation which sometimes can be unpredictable – accidents, road construction works, detours, etc. This is especially true for travels during weekends, high season, or national holidays. Do keep this in mind and do not plan tight connections.
  • Travelling on certain routes or during the most popular periods may require advanced booking. Bear in mind that it is not always possible to show up at the bus station and hop on the next bus – tickets may well be all sold out, so organize your trip accordingly.
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Expresso Forte Popular Routes

Acailandia to Bom Jesus das Selvas
Bus Semi Leito
21:45
Bus Leito
21:45
Bacabeira to Imperatriz
Bus Leito
21:30
Bus Semi Leito
21:30
Santa Luzia MA to Buriticupu
Bus Semi Leito
01:48
Bus Leito
01:48
Acailandia to Bacabeira
Bus Leito
21:45
Bus Semi Leito
21:45
Buriticupu to Imperatriz
Bus Leito
03:46
Bus Semi Leito
03:46
Bom Jesus das Selvas to Santa Rita MA
Bus Leito
22:15
Bus Semi Leito
22:15
Sao Luis to Maranhao state
Bus Leito
20:30
Bus Semi Leito
20:30
Acailandia to Buriticupu
Bus Leito
21:45
Bus Semi Leito
21:45
Buriticupu to Bacabeira
Bus Leito
00:30
Bus Semi Leito
00:30
Acailandia to Imperatriz
05:00
Bom Jesus das Selvas to Sao Luis
Bus Semi Leito
22:15
Bus Leito
22:15
Buriticupu to Bom Jesus das Selvas
Bus Semi Leito
03:46
Bus Leito
03:46
Bacabeira to Bom Jesus das Selvas
21:30
Imperatriz to Santa Luzia MA
Bus Leito
20:45
Bus Semi Leito
20:45
Santa Luzia MA to Imperatriz
Bus Semi Leito
01:48
Bus Leito
01:48
Bacabeira to Buriticupu
Bus Leito
21:30
Bus Semi Leito
21:30
Bacabeira to Acailandia
Bus Semi Leito
21:30
Bus Leito
21:30
Imperatriz to Vitoria do Mearim
Bus Semi Leito
20:45
Bus Leito
20:45
Buriticupu to Vitoria do Mearim
Bus Semi Leito
00:30
Bus Leito
00:30
Imperatriz to Acailandia
20:45
Vitoria do Mearim to Buriticupu
Bus Leito
23:50
Bus Semi Leito
23:50
Santa Rita MA to Acailandia
Bus Leito
21:48
Bus Semi Leito
21:48
Miranda do Norte to Buriticupu
Bus Leito
23:09
Bus Semi Leito
23:09
Vitoria do Mearim to Acailandia
Bus Semi Leito
23:50
Bus Leito
23:50
Imperatriz to Buriticupu
Bus Leito
20:45
Bus Semi Leito
20:45
Buriticupu to Santa Luzia MA
Bus Leito
00:30
Bus Semi Leito
00:30
Santa Rita MA to Buriticupu
Bus Semi Leito
21:48
Bus Leito
21:48
Miranda do Norte to Acailandia
Bus Semi Leito
23:09
Bus Leito
23:09
Imperatriz to Bom Jesus das Selvas
Bus Semi Leito
20:45
Bus Leito
20:45
Santa Rita MA to Bom Jesus das Selvas
Bus Leito
21:48
Bus Semi Leito
21:48

Expresso Forte Schedule & Timetable

ClassDeparture stationArrival stationDepartureArrivalTravel time
Semi LeitoVitoria Mearim Bus StationBuriticupu Centro23:5003:463h 56m
LeitoVitoria Mearim Bus StationBuriticupu Centro23:5003:463h 56m
Semi LeitoVitoria Mearim Bus StationBom Jesus das Selvas23:5004:424h 52m
LeitoVitoria Mearim Bus StationBom Jesus das Selvas23:5004:424h 52m
Semi LeitoVitoria Mearim Bus StationAcailandia Bus Station23:5005:005h 10m
LeitoVitoria Mearim Bus StationAcailandia Bus Station23:5005:005h 10m
Semi LeitoVitoria Mearim Bus StationImperatriz Bus Station23:5006:006h 10m
LeitoVitoria Mearim Bus StationImperatriz Bus Station23:5006:006h 10m
Semi LeitoSanta RitaBuriticupu Centro21:4803:465h 58m
LeitoSanta RitaBuriticupu Centro21:4803:465h 58m
Semi LeitoSanta RitaBom Jesus das Selvas21:4804:426h 54m
LeitoSanta RitaBom Jesus das Selvas21:4804:426h 54m
Semi LeitoSanta RitaAcailandia Bus Station21:4805:007h 12m
LeitoSanta RitaAcailandia Bus Station21:4805:007h 12m
Semi LeitoSanta RitaImperatriz Bus Station21:4806:008h 12m
LeitoSanta RitaImperatriz Bus Station21:4806:008h 12m
Semi LeitoSanta Luzia Bus StationBuriticupu Centro01:4803:461h 58m
LeitoSanta Luzia Bus StationBuriticupu Centro01:4803:461h 58m
Semi LeitoSanta Luzia Bus StationImperatriz Bus Station01:4806:004h 12m
LeitoSanta Luzia Bus StationImperatriz Bus Station01:4806:004h 12m
Semi LeitoSanta Ines Bus StationBom Jesus das Selvas01:0104:423h 41m
LeitoSanta Ines Bus StationBom Jesus das Selvas01:0104:423h 41m
Semi LeitoSanta Ines Bus StationImperatriz Bus Station01:0106:004h 59m
LeitoSanta Ines Bus StationImperatriz Bus Station01:0106:004h 59m
Semi LeitoMiranda Do NorteBuriticupu Centro23:0903:464h 37m
LeitoMiranda Do NorteBuriticupu Centro23:0903:464h 37m
Semi LeitoMiranda Do NorteBom Jesus das Selvas23:0904:425h 33m
LeitoMiranda Do NorteBom Jesus das Selvas23:0904:425h 33m
Semi LeitoMiranda Do NorteAcailandia Bus Station23:0905:005h 51m
LeitoMiranda Do NorteAcailandia Bus Station23:0905:005h 51m

Expresso Forte Stations

Sao LuisVitoria Mearim Bus StationBuriticupu CentroSanta Luzia Bus StationImperatriz Bus StationBacabeiraAcailandia Bus StationSanta Ines Bus StationSanta RitaBom Jesus das SelvasMiranda Do Norte