São Paulo Travel Forum

thanks virtualtourist for the help you are giving us;
does anyone know how far away from praza da republica (we are staying at the sao paulo hostel (hostelling international hostel) close by, is the usa consulate? and: is there public transportation to get there?
thanks, ricky

Ricky here some information hope this helps
Location
The airport is located 25km (18 miles) northeast of São Paulo

Public Transport
Road: Bus: The airport bus connects with Congonhas Domestic Airport and the city centre, there is also an executive city bus for which tickets should be purchased in advance on the Arrivals floor. There is also a shuttle minibus service which runs to the city centre (journey time - 30-50 minutes).
Taxi: Prepaid radio taxis serve the terminals.
Information and Help Desks
There are tourist information desks (tel: (011) 6445 2380/4029) on the Arrivals floor of Terminals 1 and 2 and there are also two Infraero information counters in both terminals. Comunicação Social can help with specific enquiries (tel: (011) 6445 2256/2891).

http://www.infraero.gov.br/

suerte
SAM

The US Consulate is about 13 km from Praça da República. Here's their address and website:

U.S. Consulate General São Paulo
Rua Henri Dunant, 500,
Chácara Santo Antonio,
São Paulo, SP — 04709-110

http://www.embaixadaamericana.org.br

Yes, you can go there by bus (or subway + bus). It might take about one hour (or more with traffic). If you don't speak Portuguese, it may be a bit difficult to find where to get off.

Since this is your first time in São Paulo, maybe the easiest (probably the safest as well) way would be taking the subway from Praça da República. Take the line towards Corinthias-Itaquera. Change line at Sé station. Take the blue line towards Jabaquara and get off at Ana Rosa station.

You can download a subway pocket map from here:
http://www.metro.sp.gov.br/informacao/mapa/mapa_bolso.shtml

At Ana Rosa station, take the Terminal de Ônibus exit (furthest right). Take the bus "675N - Term. Sto Amaro". You will have to get off on Rue Chafik Maluf (around number 20). Here's the bus itinerary here:
http://img442.imageshack.us/my.php?image=675nterminalsantoamarocgc4.jpg

Subway + bus ticket (bilhete metrô/ônibus) fare (one-way single trip): R$ 4,10
Subway fare (one-way single trip): R$ 2,40
Bus fare (one-way single trip): R$ 2,30

If you need an online map to find the US Consulate or where to get off the bus, try this website:
http://world.maporama.com/