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How to get fromPunta del Este to Rio Grandeby bus, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Punta del Este to Rio Grande by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta del Este to Pelotasbus bus Montevideo
    2. Take the bus from Pelotas to Rio Grandebus bus
    8h 34m
    R$342–582

  2. Drive  462.4 km

    1. Drive from Punta del Este to Rio Grandecar car 462.4 km
    5h 51m
    R$399–576

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Punta Del Este Airport (PDP) to Pelotas (PET)plane plane PDP - PET
    2. Take the bus from Pelotas to Rio Grandebus bus
    25h 53m
    R$1,661–7,103

Punta Del Este Airport (PDP) to Pelotas (PET) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
TicketR$1,626Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Punta del Este, Uruguay and Rio Grande, Brazil?

You can take a bus from Terminal Punta del Este to Rio Grande via Pelotas in around 8h 34m.

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