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

The journey from Itaquera to Santa Cruz takes approximately 55 minutes by São Paulo Metro, covering 23.71 km across 14 stops.

What is the metro fare from Itaquera to Santa Cruz?

The token fare from Itaquera 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 Itaquera for Santa Cruz?

At Itaquera, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Palmeiras-Barra Funda. Look for the electronic board showing "Palmeiras-Barra Funda".

What is the last train from Itaquera to Santa Cruz?

The last train from Itaquera towards Palmeiras-Barra Funda departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Santa Cruz back towards Itaquera departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Itaquera to Santa Cruz?

There are 14 stops between Itaquera and Santa Cruz on the Linha 3 (Vermelha). The stations are: Itaquera, Carrão, Tatuapé, Belém, Bresser-Mooca, Brás, Pedro II, Sé.

Itaquera To Santa Cruz

ShortestShortest Route

Itaquera

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

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

Carrão

+3.83 min

3.83 min · 1.83 km

Tatuapé

+7.68 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Brás

+19.19 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Pedro II

+23.02 min

3.83 min · 1.83 km

Sé

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground12.83 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

55 min

Total time

stops

23.71 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Itaquera	04:40	00:00	Towards Palmeiras-Barra Funda
Santa Cruz	04:40	00:00	Towards Itaquera

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

3.20 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.47 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~95 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

R$5

Bike

R$152

Auto

R$314

Cab

R$572

Estimates for 23.71 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

TucuruviJabaquara

Linha 3 (Vermelha)

Vila MadalenaVila Prudente

Linha 3 (Vermelha)

Palmeiras-Barra FundaItaquera

Linha 3 (Vermelha)

Vila SôniaLuz

Linha 3 (Vermelha)

Departure station

Itaquera

underground

Itaquera, São Paulo, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Itaquera exit 1· Corinthians Arena♿

Itaquera exit 2· Corinthians Arena♿

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

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