How to get from Maceió to Maragogi: shared van, private transfer, bus and departure times
A van at your hotel door for R$ 80, a private car, the bus or the day tour. What changes with each one, when the van leaves and how the trip back works.
Maragogi is 130 km north of Maceió on the AL-101 Norte, a two-lane coastal road. The trip takes 2.5 to 3 hours, including hotel pickups. It's the kind of distance that makes a lot of people sleep in Maceió and visit Maragogi for the day, and a lot of others change hotels halfway through the trip.
Those two plans call for different transport. This guide explains each one.
Summary: the ways to get to Maragogi
| How | Price | When | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared van (one way) | R$ 80 per person | Early morning, on the tide schedule | Staying in Maragogi and want the cheapest option |
| Shared van (there and back in a day) | R$ 80 per person | Out in the morning, back at 3 pm | A day in Maragogi on your own |
| Maragogi tour (van + catamaran) | R$ 150 per person | Morning, on the tide schedule | The natural pools with everything included |
| Private transfer (one way) | R$ 500 for up to 4 · R$ 600 for up to 6 | Any time, 24 h | Family or group staying in Maragogi |
| Private transfer (round trip) | R$ 900 for up to 4 · R$ 1,000 for up to 6 | Arrival and return timed to your flight | Arriving and leaving via Maceió airport |
| Rental car or bus | Rental + fuel · intercity bus | 2.5 h by car · 3 h by bus | Want to stop at the beaches along the way |
Prices are from November 2026, from our booking system. The cards below update automatically when a price changes.
| Tour | Adult | Child | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared van Maceió to Maragogi (one way) | R$ 80 | R$ 60 | every day |
| Shared van Maceió to Maragogi (same-day return) | R$ 80 | R$ 60 | every day |
| Maragogi by catamaran | R$ 150 | R$ 100 | every day |
| Private transfer Maceió Airport to Maragogi (one way) | R$ 500 /grupo | — | every day |
Prices come from our records and update automatically.
Shared van: R$ 80 at your hotel door
The cheapest way to get to Maragogi without renting a car. The van stops at the door of your hotel on the Maceió beachfront (Pajuçara, Ponta Verde, Jatiúca and nearby) and drops you at your guesthouse in Maragogi. R$ 80 per adult, R$ 60 per child aged 6 to 11, babies up to 5 ride free on a lap. One suitcase per person goes in the luggage compartment.
The detail that surprises everyone: the departure time changes every day. It's the same van as the Maragogi tour, so it leaves Maceió in time to reach the natural pools at low tide. Depending on the date, hotel pickup is between 3:30 and 6:30 am. The calendar on the van's page shows the time for each day, and the day before we confirm the exact pickup time on WhatsApp.
On high-tide days the van doesn't run. The calendar already marks which days those are.
Shared van Maceió to Maragogi (one way)
- Pickup at your hotel door
- Leaves in the morning, on the tide schedule
- Drops you at your guesthouse in Maragogi
- R$ 80 per person
The trip back from Maragogi to Maceió
The return van leaves Maragogi at 3 pm from one of the support points in Ponta de Mangue or Barra Grande (we tell you which one is yours in the confirmation). It does not stop at guesthouses or in the town centre: you get to the pickup point on your own. It also costs R$ 80 per person.
If you're going and coming back the same day, book the round-trip version, which costs the same R$ 80 for both legs. If you're sleeping in Maragogi, book the outbound leg on one day and the return on another, R$ 80 each.
Shared van Maragogi to Maceió (one way)
- Leaves at 3 pm from a support point
- Drops you at your beachfront hotel in Maceió
- R$ 80 per person
Shared van Maceió to Maragogi (same-day return)
- Out in the morning on the tide schedule
- Back at 3 pm
- Both legs for R$ 80
The Maragogi tour: when the catamaran is the point
If your plan is a day in Maragogi to see the natural pools, the shared van alone isn't the best deal. The Maragogi catamaran tour includes the same van there and back, the catamaran out to the natural pools and the beach support structure, for R$ 150 per person. It works out cheaper than booking the van and the catamaran separately, and we take care of the tide schedule for you.
The speedboat version, which takes a smaller group and gives you more time in the water, costs R$ 220 per person.
Maragogi by catamaran
- Van there and back from your hotel
- Catamaran out to the natural pools
- Beach support structure
- R$ 150 per person
Maragogi by speedboat
- Van there and back from your hotel
- Speedboat out to the natural pools
- Smaller group, more time in the water
- R$ 220 per person
Private transfer: a car just for your group, at your time
If you're arriving at Maceió airport and going straight to Maragogi, or if you just don't want to get up at 4 am, the private transfer picks you up at the airport or the hotel at the time you choose, every day, including the middle of the night. R$ 500 for up to 4 people, R$ 600 for up to 6. The trip takes 2.5 hours.
If you arrive and leave via Maceió airport, you can book the round trip: R$ 900 for up to 4 people, R$ 1,000 for up to 6. The return is timed to your flight.
Split four ways, the private transfer costs R$ 125 per person, against R$ 80 on the van. The difference buys you a free schedule, a car to yourselves and a stop wherever you like.
Private transfer Maceió Airport to Maragogi (one way)
- Pickup at the airport or the hotel
- Runs 24 h, including late-night flights
- Up to 4 or 6 people with luggage
- Price per car
Private transfer Maceió Airport to Maragogi (return)
- Arrival and return timed to your flight
- Car just for your group
- Price per car
On your own: car and bus
By rental car it's 2.5 hours on the AL-101 Norte. It's the only way to stop at the beaches along the way: Barra de Santo Antônio, Milagres, Porto de Pedras, Japaratinga. In Maragogi itself the car is of little use: the town is small and the tours leave from the beach.
By bus, intercity lines leave from the Maceió bus station, with a trip of 3 hours or more and stops along the way. The station is far from the beachfront and the bus won't drop you at your guesthouse: add the time to get there and to get out of the centre of Maragogi.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Maceió to Maragogi?
2.5 to 3 hours by van or car on the AL-101 Norte. By bus, 3 hours or more.
What time does the van leave Maceió for Maragogi?
It depends on the tide: between 3:30 and 6:30 am, according to the day. The time for each date is on the calendar on the van's page, and we confirm the exact time the day before on WhatsApp.
Does the van stop at my hotel?
On the Maceió beachfront, yes: Pajuçara, Ponta Verde, Jatiúca and nearby. If you're staying away from the beachfront, talk to us before booking.
Is there a transfer from Maceió to Maragogi at night?
The private one, yes: it runs 24 hours, including for flights that land in the middle of the night. The shared van only runs in the morning.
Can I take a large suitcase on the van?
One suitcase per person goes in the luggage compartment at no charge. Surfboard, pushchair or lots of luggage: let us know on WhatsApp first.
And from Maragogi to Porto de Galinhas?
It's 90 km. We run a private transfer between the two towns for R$ 350 for up to 4 people.
What about the other days of your trip?
In Build your itinerary you pick the tours and the dates, the tide table helps you choose the right day for each one, and you pay once.