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How to get fromBarra da Tijuca to Petrópolisby bus, subway, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Barra da Tijuca to Petrópolis by bus, subway, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 361 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hospital Municipal Lourenço Jorge to Bicalhobus bus 315 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizolabus bus
    3h 21m
    R$84–129

  2. Drive 76.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barra da Tijuca to Petrópoliscar car 76.7 km
    1h 10m
    R$41–59

  3. Line 46 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Alvorada :: Plataforma B3 to Penha IIbus bus 46
    2. Take the subway from Penha to Saracurunasubway subway Saracuruna
    3h 39m
    R$85–107

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Barra da Tijuca to Petrópolistaxi taxi 76.7 km
    1h 10m
    R$340–410

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raymundo Magalhães Jr. to Almirante Barrosobus bus 2335 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Menezes Cortes to Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizolabus bus
    4h
    R$124–192

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Barra da Tijuca to Petrópolis.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 94.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Barra da Tijuca, Brazil and Petrópolis, Brazil?

You can take a bus from Hospital Municipal Lourenço Jorge to Petrópolis via Bicalho, Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio, and Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola in around 3h 21m.

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