Rodoeste · Cream / red
Line 142 — Funchal ↔ Calheta
Rodoeste line 142 to Calheta beach (imported golden sand). ~€6 on board, several services per day, ~1h 30 each way.
At a glance
From
Funchal bus station
To
Calheta
Via
Ribeira Brava, Ponta do Sol
Frequency
4–6 services/day each direction Mon–Sat; 2 on Sun.
First / last bus
First out ~07:00, last back from Calheta ~19:00.
Journey time
1h 30.
Fare
€6 single, cash on board.
Last bus back
Last bus Calheta → Funchal usually ~19:00.
When to use it
Day-trip to Calheta's golden-sand beach, the Mudas modern-art museum, or the Ponta do Sol nomad village stop on the way.
Things to know
- More frequent than Porto Moniz or Santana — easier to flex your return time.
Live timetable
Frequencies and times above are hand-curated and refreshed quarterly. Always cross-check the official PDF before travelling, especially on Sundays and public holidays: Rodoeste timetables →