Getting around by bus and coach Ponta Delgada

This is one of three bus companies operating on São Miguel. Departures to the west of the island. Weekdays to Sete Cidades, five departures a day, and four returns. Several daily departures to Mosteiros (seven weekdays, five Saturdays and four Sundays), to Ramal dos Mosteiros, to João Bom, to Fenais da Luz, to Capelas (19 weekdays, 12 Saturdays and seven Sundays), to Santo António (16 weekdays, 11 Saturdays and six Sundays), and to Relva (25 weekdays, 11 Saturdays and six Sundays). Alternative to car rental.

This bus company operates from Ponta Delgada to the north of the island. There are numerous options for Ribeira Grande and Rabo de Peixe. To Maia, seven departures a day on weekdays and four to five departures at weekends. For Furnas, two departures daily (morning and afternoon) via the north coast. For Nordeste, four departures a day on weekdays, two on Saturday and Sunday. For Fenais da Ajuda, four departures during the week and two or three at weekends.

This is the third bus company operating in São Miguel. From Ponta Delgada, there are numerous departures to Fajã de Baixo, Fajã de Cima, Lagoa and Vila Franca do Campo. For Remédios, the bus passes through Lagoa; count nine departures on weekdays and two or three on Saturdays and Sundays. For Ribeira Chã, two departures a day on weekdays only. For Povoção, five departures on weekdays and two at weekends. Buses also run to Água Retorta from Povoção and Ribeira Quente from Furnas. Convenient for car-free travel.