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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to Niteróiby subway, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Subway, ferry

    best
    1. Take the subway from Piedade to Central do Brasilsubway subway Deodoro / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Praça XV to Praça Arariboiaferry ferry
    1h 23m
    R$13

  2. Line 306 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Floresta da Serra to Ponto Final: Castelo :: Linha 306bus bus 306 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Praça XV to Praça Arariboiaferry ferry
    1h 32m
    R$10

  3. Drive 31.5 km

    1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to Niteróicar car 31.5 km
    25 min
    R$17–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rio de Janeiro to Niteróitaxi taxi 31.5 km
    25 min
    R$210–260

  5. Line 343 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Levy Miranda to Bicalhobus bus 343 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Niteróibus bus Rio
    2h 20m
    R$12–18

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  • Distance: 21.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Levy Miranda to Niterói via Bicalho and Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio in around 2h 20m.

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