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How to get fromBotafogo to Ilha Grandeby bus, ferry, or subway

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There are 3 ways to get from Botafogo to Ilha Grande by bus, ferry, or subway

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Conceição de Jacareíbus bus Rio de Janeiro / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Conceição de Jacareí to Vila do Abraãoferry ferry Conceição de Jacareí
    4h 58m
    R$130–175

  2. Subway, bus, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Maracana to Santa Cruzsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Praça Ruão to Mangaratibabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mangaratiba to Ilha Grandeferry ferry
    5h 25m

  3. Bus, ferry via Santa Cruz

    1. Take the bus from Visconde de Ouro Preto to Terminal Rodoviário Urbano Álvaro Albertobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Praça Ruão to Mangaratibabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mangaratiba to Ilha Grandeferry ferry
    6h 45m

Botafogo to Ilha Grande by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
TicketR$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Botafogo, Brazil and Ilha Grande, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

There is no direct connection from Botafogo to Ilha Grande. However, you can take the bus to Bicalho, walk to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio, take the bus to Conceição de Jacareí, walk to Conceição de Jacareí, then take the ferry to Vila do Abraão. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Botafogo to Ilha Grande via Maracana, Santa Cruz, Praça Ruão, Mangaratiba, and Mangaratiba in around 5h 25m.

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