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

The journey from Vila Madalena to Santa Cruz takes approximately 31 minutes by São Paulo Metro, covering 12.02 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Vila Madalena to Santa Cruz?

The token fare from Vila Madalena 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 Vila Madalena for Santa Cruz?

At Vila Madalena, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Vila Madalena. Look for the electronic board showing "Vila Madalena".

What is the last train from Vila Madalena to Santa Cruz?

The last train from Vila Madalena towards Vila Madalena departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Santa Cruz back towards Vila Madalena departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Vila Madalena to Santa Cruz?

There are 9 stops between Vila Madalena and Santa Cruz on the Linha 2 (Verde). The stations are: Vila Madalena, Sumaré, Clínicas, Consolação, Trianon-MASP, Brigadeiro, Paraíso.

Vila Madalena To Santa Cruz

ShortestShortest Route

Vila Madalena

Platform 1·underground·Linha 2 (Verde)Towards Vila Madalena

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

Sumaré

+2.72 min

2.72 min · 1.22 km

Clínicas

+5.46 min

2.74 min · 1.23 km

Trianon-MASP

+10.92 min

2.74 min · 1.23 km

Brigadeiro

+13.64 min

2.72 min · 1.22 km

Paraíso

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground7.35 km

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

interchange Paraíso — 5 min

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

+5 min

Paraíso

green interchange

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

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

Ana Rosa

green interchange

+3.34 min

3.34 min · 1.56 km

Vila Mariana

+6.66 min

3.32 min · 1.55 km

Santa Cruz

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.67 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

31 min

Total time

stops

12.02 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Vila Madalena	04:40	00:00	Towards Vila Madalena
Santa Cruz	04:40	00:00	Towards Vila Madalena

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

1.62 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.75 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~48 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

R$5

Bike

R$82

Auto

R$174

Cab

R$314

Estimates for 12.02 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Vila Madalena

underground

Vila Madalena, São Paulo, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Vila Madalena exit 1· Vila Madalena♿

Vila Madalena exit 2· Vila Madalena♿

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