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How to get fromNiterói to Copacabana, Rio de Janeiroby ferry, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Niterói to Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro by ferry, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Ferry, Metrô Rio

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Praça Arariboia to Praça XVferry ferry
    2. Take the subway from Carioca to Cardeal Arcoverdesubway subway L1
    47 min
    R$12–14

  2. Ferry, line 100 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Praça Arariboia to Praça XVferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from BRS 1,2: Sete de Setembro to BRS 1: Rodolfo Dantasbus bus 100
    1h 6m
    R$10

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Roberto Silveira to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus Arraial do Cabo / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Gentileza :: Plataforma A8 to BRS 1: Rodolfo Dantasbus bus Lecd110 / ...
    57 min
    R$13–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Niterói to Copacabana, Rio de Janeirotaxi taxi 25.3 km
    23 min
    R$170–210

  5. Drive 25.3 km

    1. Drive from Niterói to Copacabana, Rio de Janeirocar car 25.3 km
    23 min
    R$14–20

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 12.7 km
  • Duration: 47 min

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário Roberto Silveira to Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro via Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio, Terminal Gentileza :: Plataforma A8, and BRS 1: Rodolfo Dantas in around 57 min.

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