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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Novo Rio | Rodoviária de Porto Alegre | CheapestFastest | ||||
Viação Garcia + Brasil Sul | Bus | Novo Rio | Rodoviária de Porto Alegre | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Novo Rio | Rodoviária de Porto Alegre | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Novo Rio | Rodoviária de Porto Alegre | No tags | ||||
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Get from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre
The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours, and with fares starting at just $80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre?
Stops in Rio de Janeiro
- AAvenida Francisco Bicalho, 1, Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20220-310
- B
Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim
Corredor BRT Transcarioca - Galeão, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil - C
Rodoviária
Terminal Padre Henrique Otte, 8851 - Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil - D
Av. Pedro Calmon
Av. Pedro Calmon, 102 , Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 21941-485, Brazil
Stops in Porto Alegre
- ALargo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo, 3080 - Centro Histórico, Porto Alegre - RS, 90035-040, Brazil
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre?
The cheapest bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre start from $80. The average price for this route is around $220. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre?
The average bus travel time from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 1124 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 2h and is operated by Catarinense.
Which bus companies service the Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Viação Penha, Itapemirim, Util, Catarinense, Viação Rio Doce, Primar.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre?
The earliest bus departs from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre at 7:30am. And the latest bus departs at 8:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre?
A bus trip from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre generates an estimated 28 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Viação Rio Doce, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 84 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Viação Rio Doce has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Viação Rio Doce, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Viação Rio Doce, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $91To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $91 to $263 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $91 which is on 2025-12-10.
Usually Viação Penha will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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