Bus Tickets from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 7 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: June 7 at
    Destination city: São José dos Campos
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário São José dos Campos
    Operated by: SampaioSampaio
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 7 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: June 8 at
    Destination city: São José dos Campos
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário São José dos Campos
    Operated by: Transportes Santa MariaTransportes Santa Maria
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 7 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: June 7 at
    Destination city: São José dos Campos
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário São José dos Campos
    Operated by: CatarinenseCatarinense
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 7 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: June 8 at
    Destination city: São José dos Campos
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário São José dos Campos
    Operated by: Transportes Santa MariaTransportes Santa Maria
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 7 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: June 7 at
    Destination city: São José dos Campos
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário São José dos Campos
    Operated by: Nordeste TransportesNordeste Transportes
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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

Average ticket price$30
Average bus trip duration5h 50m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure7:00am
Distance171 miles (275 km)
Latest bus departure11:58pm

Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos Bus

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

Best price found
06/04
$17
06/05
$15
Today
$20
06/07
$17
06/08
$14
06/09
$15
06/10
$16
06/11
$12
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos was searched and found on Jun 11, 2025 with a price of $12

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 $12 to $55 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 $12 which is on 2025-06-11.

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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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 Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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