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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: São Vicente
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário de São Vicente
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: ÚtilÚtil
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $43
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: São Vicente
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário de São Vicente
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: Viação SampaioViação Sampaio
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $43
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: São Vicente
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário de São Vicente
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: Viação SampaioViação Sampaio
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $49
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: São Vicente
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário de São Vicente
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: ÚtilÚtil
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $60
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: São Vicente
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário de São Vicente
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: Viação SampaioViação Sampaio
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $60
Bus São Vicente to Rio de Janeiro: Trip Overview

Bus São Vicente to Rio de Janeiro: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$53
Average bus trip duration9h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure7:45 AM
Distance215 miles (346 km)
Latest bus departure11:05 PM

São Vicente to Rio de Janeiro Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures4
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures7:45AM - 11:05PM
Minimum Price$44
Average Ticket Price$53
Minimum Trip Duration8h25m
Average Bus Trip Duration9h
Distance215 miles (346 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteViação Sampaio, Util
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip São Vicente - Rio de Janeiro

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Rio de Janeiro without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

The travel time from São Vicente to Rio de Janeiro is about 9h, although the fastest bus will take 8h 25m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 215 miles (346 km) that separate the two cities.

São Vicente and Rio de Janeiro are 215 miles (346 km) apart.

About 4 buses travel this route daily, provided by Viação Sampaio and Util. The number of buses operating from São Vicente to Rio de Janeiro may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from São Vicente to Rio de Janeiro a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 7:45 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:05 PM for the final departure.

Most of the buses traveling from São Vicente to Rio de Janeiro leave from Terminal Rodoviário de São Vicente and arrive at Novo Rio. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from São Vicente to Rio de Janeiro by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $44.

The bus ticket costs $53 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $44 and $120, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Rio de Janeiro, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Sugar Loaf, Rio das Ostras Jazz & Blues, Sitio Roberto Burle Marx, The Beaches of Rio de Janeiro and Rio de Janeiro Carnival.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from São Vicente to Rio de Janeiro. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between São Vicente and Rio de Janeiro!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from São Vicente to Rio de Janeiro, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from São Vicente to Rio de Janeiro that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from São Vicente to Rio de Janeiro, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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Bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Vicente

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