How long does it take from Butantã to Santa Cruz by metro?

The journey from Butantã to Santa Cruz takes approximately 63 minutes by São Paulo Metro, covering 24.51 km across 16 stops.

What is the metro fare from Butantã to Santa Cruz?

The token fare from Butantã to Santa Cruz is R$5. With a smart card the fare is R$5 (save R$0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's R$5.

Which platform at Butantã for Santa Cruz?

At Butantã, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Luz. Look for the electronic board showing "Luz".

What is the last train from Butantã to Santa Cruz?

The last train from Butantã towards Luz departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Santa Cruz back towards Butantã departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Butantã to Santa Cruz?

There are 16 stops between Butantã and Santa Cruz on the Linha 4 (Amarela). The stations are: Butantã, Pinheiros, Faria Lima, Fradique Coutinho, Oscar Freire, Paulista, Higienópolis-Mackenzie, República.

Butantã To Santa Cruz

ShortestShortest Route

Butantã

Platform 1·underground·Linha 4 (Amarela)Towards Luz

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Pinheiros

+3.08 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Faria Lima

+6.18 min

3.1 min · 1.43 km

Paulista

+15.42 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Higienópolis-Mackenzie

+18.52 min

3.1 min · 1.43 km

República

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground9.96 km

First train: 04:40Last train: 00:00

interchange República — 5 min

Platform 3 · Linha 3 (Vermelha) ·Platform 1 Towards Palmeiras-Barra Funda

+5 min

República

yellow interchange

Platform 1·underground·Linha 3 (Vermelha)Towards Palmeiras-Barra Funda

First train: 04:40Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Anhangabaú

+3.83 min

3.83 min · 1.83 km

Sé

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.67 km

First train: 04:40Last train: 00:00

interchange Sé — 5 min

Platform 3 · Linha 1 (Azul) ·Platform 1 Towards Tucuruvi

+5 min

Sé

red interchange

Platform 1·underground·Linha 1 (Azul)Towards Tucuruvi

First train: 04:40Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Liberdade

+3.32 min

3.32 min · 1.55 km

São Joaquim

+6.66 min

3.34 min · 1.56 km

Ana Rosa

green interchange

+16.64 min

3.34 min · 1.56 km

Vila Mariana

+19.96 min

3.32 min · 1.55 km

Santa Cruz

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground10.88 km

First train: 04:40Last train: 00:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

63 min

Total time

stops

24.51 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Butantã	05:00	23:00	Towards Luz
Santa Cruz	04:40	00:00	Towards Butantã

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

R$5

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

R$5

Save R$0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

R$5

Save R$0 per ride

Use your São Paulo Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

3.31 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.52 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~98 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

R$5

Bike

R$158

Auto

R$324

Cab

R$590

Estimates for 24.51 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

TucuruviJabaquara

Linha 4 (Amarela)

Vila MadalenaVila Prudente

Linha 4 (Amarela)

Palmeiras-Barra FundaItaquera

Linha 4 (Amarela)

Vila SôniaLuz

Linha 4 (Amarela)

Departure station

Butantã

underground

Butantã, São Paulo, Brazil

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Santa Cruz

underground

Santa Cruz, São Paulo, Brazil

Weekdays: 04:40 – 00:00(Sundays from 04:40)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Santa Cruz exit 1· Santa Cruz area♿

Santa Cruz exit 2· Santa Cruz area♿

Santa Cruz exit 3· Santa Cruz area♿

Santa Cruz exit 4· Santa Cruz area♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access