Based on 128 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Viação Sampaio ticket prices on this trip start at $48
Sampaio Santos Rio de Janeiro recent customer reviews
Bus driver not the friendliest. The bus was very comfortable at least. Our trip was very delayed.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Odilia M.
A pior viagem que já fiz há muito tempo
1.0 out of 5 stars
Ottilia M.
Absolutely fine but I couldn’t find a charging usb for my Phone
Based on 12 reviews, Util was rated 3.6 stars for this trip. Util ticket prices on this trip start at $46, with the trip lasting on average 8 hours 9 minutes.
Útil Santos Rio de Janeiro recent customer reviews
Good bus and facilities but it was more than 2 hours late. missed our person that was going to pick us up and had to book an uber..
Based on 838 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the staff but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Cometa ticket prices on this trip start at $75
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santos to Rio de Janeiro 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 Santos to Rio de Janeiro?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santos to Rio de Janeiro start from $46. The average price for this route is around $93. 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 Santos to Rio de Janeiro?
The average bus travel time from Santos to Rio de Janeiro is 8h 35m, covering a distance of 336 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 40m and is operated by Util.
Which bus companies service the Santos to Rio de Janeiro route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Viação Sampaio, Util, Cometa.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Santos to Rio de Janeiro?
The earliest bus departs from Santos to Rio de Janeiro at 8:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santos to Rio de Janeiro?
A bus trip from Santos to Rio de Janeiro generates an estimated 8.399949999999999 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 Santos to Rio de Janeiro?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Cometa, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 838 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santos to Rio de Janeiro?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Cometa has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.3.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Santos to Rio de Janeiro?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Cometa, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santos to Rio de Janeiro?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Cometa, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
08-12
$73
08-13
$100
Today
$94
08-15
$65
08-16
$64
08-17
$64
08-18
$58
08-19
$55
The cheapest trip from Santos to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Aug 19, 2026 with a price of $55
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santos to Rio de Janeiro, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $55 to $119 for a bus ticket from Santos to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2026-08-19.
Usually Viação Sampaio, Util 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.
The cheapest trip from Santos to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Aug 19, 2026 with a price of $55
