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How to get fromCopacabana Beach to Rio de Janeiroby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Copacabana Beach to Rio de Janeiro by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Metrô Rio

    best
    1. Take the subway from Cardeal Arcoverde to Cariocasubway subway L1
    12 min
    R$7–9
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from BRS 1,3,I: Fernando Mendes to Comando Aéreo Lestebus bus 483 / ...
    17 min
    R$5
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Copacabana Beach to Rio de Janeirotaxi taxi 10.2 km
    9 min
    R$55–70
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Copacabana Beach to Rio de Janeirowalk walk 8.8 km
    1h 45m

Copacabana Beach to Rio de Janeiro by bus

Calendar2694Weekly Buses
Duration17 minAverage Duration
TicketR$5Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Copacabana Beach, Brazil and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

Metro Rio operates a subway from Cardeal Arcoverde to Carioca every 5 minutes. Tickets cost R$7–9 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Internorte operates a bus from BRS 1,3,I: Fernando Mendes to Comando Aéreo Leste every 10 minutes. Tickets cost R$4–9 and the journey takes 17 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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