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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Novo Rio | Terminal Rodoviário de São Carlos | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Novo Rio | Terminal Rodoviário de São Carlos | No tags | ||||
Viação Penha + Piracicabana | Bus | Novo Rio | Rodoviária de São Carlos | No tags | ||||
Viação Penha + Piracicabana | Bus | Novo Rio | Rodoviária de São Carlos | No tags | ||||
Viação Penha + Piracicabana | Bus | Novo Rio | Rodoviária de São Carlos | No tags |
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Get from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos
This route is served by bus only
The journey takes about 12 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
5bus per day
12h 20mAverage Duration
305 milesDistance
12kgCO₂ emissions
Where are the popular stops in Rio de Janeiro and São Carlos?
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 São Carlos
- A
Terminal Rodoviário de São Carlos
R. César Ricomi, 191-289 - Jardim Lutfalla, São Carlos - SP, 13560-510, Brazil
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BR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP by bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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11/22
$47
11/23
$45
Today
$35
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The cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $35To 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 Carlos, SP, as early as possible.
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