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How to get fromJoão Pessoa to Rio de Janeiroby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Santos Dumont Airport

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    1. Fly from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane JPA - SDU
    5h 27m
    R$676–3,490

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joao Pessoa Bus Station to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus
    45h 16m
    R$900–1,500

  3. Drive 2,406.1 km

    1. Drive from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeirocar car 2,406.1 km
    33h 7m
    R$1,249–1,804

  4. Fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Fly from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane JPA - GIG
    4h 38m
    R$784–3,106

  5. Bus via Aracaju

    1. Take the bus from João Pessoa to Aracajubus bus Salvador
    2. Take the bus from Aracaju, SE to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus Aracaju, SE - Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio, RJ
    2d 1h
    R$953–1,392

Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
TicketR$630Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,973.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between João Pessoa, Brazil and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Chile, and Azul fly from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Gontijo operates a bus from Joao Pessoa Bus Station to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio once daily. Tickets cost R$900–1,500 and the journey takes 45h 16m.

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