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How to get fromCopacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Barra da Tijucaby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Barra da Tijuca by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Metrô Rio, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from General Osorio to Jardim Oceânicosubway subway L4
    2. Take the bus from Metrô Jardim Oceânico to BarraShopping - Américasbus bus 565 / ...
    38 min
    R$18–24

  2. Drive 22.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Barra da Tijucacar car 22.6 km
    21 min
    R$12–18

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from República do Peru to BarraShopping - Américasbus bus 553 / ...
    1h 1m
    R$16–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Barra da Tijucataxi taxi 22.6 km
    21 min
    R$70–85

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Barra da Tijuca by foot and bus

Calendar1416Weekly Services
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
TicketR$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.6 km
  • Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Barra da Tijuca, Brazil?

Transcarioca operates a bus from República do Peru to BarraShopping - Américas every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 53 min. Santa Cruz also services this route every 30 minutes.

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