Bus Tickets from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos

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Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos on October 13
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Transportes Santa Maria
Novo Rio
Terminal Rodoviário São José dos CamposCheapest
Sampaio
Novo Rio
Terminal Rodoviário São José dos CamposFastest
Catarinense
Novo Rio
Terminal Rodoviário São José dos CamposNo tags
Transportes Santa Maria
Novo Rio
Terminal Rodoviário São José dos CamposNo tags
Nordeste Transportes
Novo Rio
Terminal Rodoviário São José dos CamposNo tags

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Bus Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$19
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 55m
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure7:00am
Distance275 km
Latest bus departure11:58pm

Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rio de Janeiro - São José dos Campos

  1. How far is Rio de Janeiro from São José dos Campos?

    The distance covered from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos is 277 km (172 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10-08
US$20
10-09
US$20
Today
US$23
10-11
US$17
10-12
US$23
10-13
US$23
10-14
US$17
10-15
US$16
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of US$16

To 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 São José dos Campos, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$16 to US$59 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$16 which is on 2025-10-15.

Usually Transportes Santa Maria 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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