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How to get fromRio Grande to Porto Alegreby bus, car, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Rio Grande to Porto Alegre by bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rio Grande to Pelotasbus bus 621
    2. Take the bus from Pelotas to Rodoviária de Porto Alegrebus bus
    5h 5m
    R$156–166

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Rio Grande to São José do Norteferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from São José do Norte to Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegrebus bus Porto Alegre
    8h 50m
    R$124–164

  3. Drive 313.4 km

    1. Drive from Rio Grande to Porto Alegrecar car 313.4 km
    4h 16m
    R$165–239

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  • Distance: 314.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Rio Grande, Brazil and Porto Alegre, Brazil?

You can take a bus from Rio Grande to Rodoviária de Porto Alegre via Pelotas in around 5h 5m.

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