Safety in Transit: how it works in Brazil — first-hand

However, it is served by the CPTM (São Paulo Metropolitan Train Company) commuter train, often referred to as a 'metro' by locals. - Route: The CPTM Green Line goes to a station named 'Aeroporto Guarulhos', which is approximately 4 km from the main terminals. - Inter-terminal transfer: A free shuttle bus connects the CPTM station to all airport terminals. - Tickets: A single 'Bilhete Único' ticket costs R$4.30 and allows for one metro trip (with transfers) and three bus trips within three hours. A rechargeable 'Leisure Card' costs R$2.00, with rides priced at R$3.53-3.74. - Considerations: The journey involves transfers, potentially through less safe central areas, and might be inconvenient at night, especially with luggage. Taxis/rideshares are often recommended for convenience and safety, despite higher cost.

Paid with cash. Seeking advice on night travel safety from the airport via Uber, preferred payment method (card vs. cash), and estimated cost from Sao Paulo airport to the city center. Official taxi cost for the same route (30-40 mins) was 178 BRL.

Using Uber is recommended over traditional taxis for better pricing. Travel time: 40 minutes at night, 60-80 minutes during peak hours. February is Carnival season in Brazil, which leads to significant hotel price spikes (up to 3x).

Common street crimes include pickpocketing and snatching valuables. Recommendation for transport: Use ride-hailing apps like '99' (includes motorcycle taxi options) as a safer alternative to hailing street taxis.

Using ride-sharing services (e.g., Uber) or taxis is generally considered safe, whereas walking to or from the airport at night is deemed less safe and should be avoided.