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How to get fromCopacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grandeby bus, ferry, or subway

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There are 3 ways to get from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro 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
    5h 4m
    R$133–178

  2. Subway, bus, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Central do Brasil 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 19m

  3. Bus, ferry via Santa Cruz

    1. Take the bus from República do Peru 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 47m

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  • Distance: 143.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande. However, you can walk to Cardeal Arcoverde, take the subway to Central, walk to Central, take the vehicle to Rodoviaria, 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 vehicle from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande via Cardeal Arcoverde, Central, Central do Brasil, Santa Cruz, Praça Ruão, Mangaratiba, and Mangaratiba in around 5h 19m.

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