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Mon4 Aug
from US$54
Tue5 Aug
from US$43
Wed6 Aug
Thu7 Aug
from US$43
Fri8 Aug
Sat9 Aug
Sun10 Aug
Mon11 Aug

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 5 August at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: 6 August at
    Destination city: São Mateus
    Destination location: Rodoviária de São Mateus
    Operated by: GontijoGontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 5 August at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: 6 August at
    Destination city: São Mateus
    Destination location: Rodoviária de São Mateus
    Operated by: GontijoGontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 5 August at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: 6 August at
    Destination city: São Mateus
    Destination location: Rodoviária de São Mateus
    Operated by: GontijoGontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$66
Average bus trip duration12h 40m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure16:40
Distance361 miles
Latest bus departure19:15

Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rio de Janeiro - São Mateus

  1. How far is São Mateus from Rio de Janeiro by coach?

    The journey from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus by coach covers an approximate distance of 361 miles (582 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach São Mateus from Rio de Janeiro without flying?

    To travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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

Best price found
31/07
US$37
01/08
US$42
Today
US$37
03/08
US$33
04/08
US$46
05/08
US$36
06/08
US$32
07/08
US$37
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus was searched and found on 6 Aug 2025 with a price of US$32

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 Mateus as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$32 to US$61 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$32, which is on 2025-08-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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