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How to get fromNiterói to Botafogoby ferry, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Niterói to Botafogo by ferry, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Praça Arariboia to Praça XVferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Praça XV to Botafogotaxi taxi
    30 min
    R$45–60

  2. Ferry, Metrô Rio

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Praça Arariboia to Praça XVferry ferry
    2. Take the subway from Carioca to Botafogosubway subway L1
    44 min
    R$14

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Niterói to Botafogotaxi taxi 23.4 km
    22 min
    R$150–190

  4. Drive  23.4 km

    1. Drive from Niterói to Botafogocar car 23.4 km
    22 min
    R$15–21

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  • Distance: 12.2 km
  • Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Niterói, Brazil and Botafogo, Brazil?

There is no direct connection from Niterói to Botafogo. However, you can take the ferry to Praça XV then take the taxi to Botafogo. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Botafogo.

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