What is the cheapest way to get from Machico to Ponta do Sol?

The cheapest way to get from Machico to Ponta do Sol is to bus and line 142 bus which costs €4 - €6 and takes 3h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Machico to Ponta do Sol?

The fastest way to get from Machico to Ponta do Sol is to drive which takes 37 min and costs €6 - €10.

Is there a direct bus between Machico and Ponta do Sol?

No, there is no direct bus from Machico to Ponta do Sol. However, there are services departing from Machico - Terminal Rodoviário and arriving at Ponta do Sol via Funchal - Avenida do Mar and Ribeira Brava. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Machico to Ponta do Sol?

The distance between Machico and Ponta do Sol is 63 km. The road distance is 43 km.

How do I travel from Machico to Ponta do Sol without a car?

The best way to get from Machico to Ponta do Sol without a car is to bus and line 7 bus which takes 3h and costs €6 - €9.

How long does it take to get from Machico to Ponta do Sol?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Machico to Ponta do Sol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machico to Ponta do Sol bus from?

Machico to Ponta do Sol bus services, operated by SIGA - Transportes Públicos da RAM, depart from Machico - Terminal Rodoviário station.

Where does the Machico to Ponta do Sol bus arrive?

Machico to Ponta do Sol bus services, operated by SIGA - Transportes Públicos da RAM, arrive at Funchal - Teleférico-Término station.

Can I drive from Machico to Ponta do Sol?

Yes, the driving distance between Machico to Ponta do Sol is 43 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Machico to Ponta do Sol.

Where can I stay near Ponta do Sol?

There are 4715+ hotels available in Ponta do Sol.

Machico to Ponta do Sol - 4 ways to travel via bus, line 7 bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Machico to Ponta do Sol by bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, line 7 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Machico - Terminal Rodoviário to Funchal - Teleférico-Términobus Expresso
2. Take the bus from Funchal - Avenida do Mar to Ribeira Bravabus 7 / ...
3h
€6–9
Bus, line 142 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Machico - Terminal Rodoviário to Funchal - Teleférico-Términobus Expresso
2. Take the bus from Funchal - Avenida do Mar to Ponta do Solbus 142 / ...
3h 22m
€4–6
Drive 43 km
1. Drive from Machico to Ponta do Solcar 43 km
37 min
€7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Machico to Ponta do Soltaxi 43 km
37 min
€70–90

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Machico to Ponta do Sol.

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Distance: 62.8 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Machico, Portugal and Ponta do Sol, Portugal?

You can take a bus from Machico - Terminal Rodoviário to Ponta do Sol via Funchal - Teleférico-Término, Funchal - Avenida do Mar, and Ribeira Brava in around 3h.

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