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Transport options to the Brazilian Grand Prix

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August 21, 2025
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Reaching Interlagos for the Brazilian Grand Prix can be one of the most challenging aspects of race weekend if you're not ready. São Paulo is an enormous, bustling metropolis, and the roads surrounding the circuit are extremely congested. Thankfully, there are a number of dependable ways for fans to get from their hotels or anywhere in the city center to the track. Here are the main methods, reviewed and rated, that allow you to get to the venue with a minimum of fuss.

Metro and train

Public transportation is the easiest way to get to Interlagos. The Esmeralda branch of Line 9 takes you right to Autódromo station, just 500 meters from the circuit entrance. The ride is cheap and quick, and it avoids most of the jammed-up traffic that plagues the destination on race day.

During race weekends, an express service (GPSP train) runs from major hubs like Pinheiros and Morumbi to offer a speedy and smooth trip to the track for fans. This is a good option if you’re near a metro line and in search of the most direct route to the event.

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Express buses

Saturday and Sunday express buses from Paulista, Congonhas, and the other major shopping districts run straight to our dedicated service. They are relatively traffic-free; you can get there in under an hour—sometimes, as I said, in under half an hour. And even if you get stuck a little in traffic, you will get routed around most of it due to the special bus lanes, which are really special bus service. You can get dropped off a lot closer to the track than you can in a taxi or an Uber.

Taxis and ride-shares

In São Paulo, services such as Uber and local taxis are readily accessible, and a good number of spectators use them during the weekend of the race. They are a fine choice if you're staying beyond the reach of the metro but be prepared for possible delays and clean-up after what is sure to be a busy mini-metro hub. The area around the race is a traffic jam in the making, and Thomson reports that getting in and out of the race traffic is tougher than some of the uphill challenges on the course.

Airport transfers

If you’re arriving straight from the airport:

  • Congonhas Airport (CGH) is the closest to Interlagos at around 14 km. A short taxi or ride-share trip can get you to the circuit quickly, especially outside peak times.
  • Guarulhos Airport (GRU) is further away, but still manageable with shuttle buses, metro connections, or taxis. Using a Bilhete Único rechargeable card makes it easy to transfer between bus, metro, and train systems.

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Fan experiences

People who have attended the race often recommend establishing yourself in neighborhoods that are accessible by metro, such as Paulista Avenue, Pinheiros, or Jardins, to make it easier to get around. The express train in particular gets high marks from return visitors as the least stressful and most efficient option for transporting oneself to and from the race.

Which option is best?

  • Fastest and most reliable: Metro Line 9 and the GPSP express train.
  • Best for groups: Express buses with direct lanes.
  • Most convenient from hotels: Taxis or Uber, but with delays expected.
  • From the airport: Congonhas is by far the simplest; Guarulhos requires more planning.

Final thoughts

Getting to the Brazilian Grand Prix doesn't have to be stressful if you plan in advance. For the majority of fans, the most convenient way to travel on and off race day is using public transportation. While utilizing ride-sharing services or your personal vehicle are viable options, they come with some significant drawbacks—namely, long wait times and an extra leg of the journey that requires more walking than most fans would like. No matter what travel option you select, leaving well ahead of schedule and building in buffers for unavoidable delays is a solid plan.

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