There are 8 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Amazon rainforest by plane, bus, ferry, car, or busferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Santos Dumont Airport
best- Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Manaus (MAO)plane SDU - MAO
5h 55mR$1,320–3,165Fly from Jacarepaguá–Roberto Marinho Airport
cheapest- Fly from Jacarepaguá–Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) to Manaus (MAO)plane RRJ - MAO
14h 50mR$949–3,864Bus via Ribas do Rio Pardo
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Ribas do Rio Pardobus
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Ribas do Rio Pardo to Rodoviária de Porto Velhobus
- Take the bus from Porto Velho, RO - Bus Station to Terminal Rodoviário de Manausbus
2d 3hR$1,575–2,650Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Belémbus Rio de Janeiro
- Take the ferry from Porto AR Transportes Belém to Porto Publico de Manaus Roadwayferry Belém/Manaus
7d 3hR$1,436–2,575Drive 11,007.6 km
- Drive from Rio de Janeiro to Amazon rainforestcar 11,007.6 km
6d 15hR$5,783–8,353Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
- Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Manaus (MAO)plane GIG - MAO
6h 14mR$1,005–3,270Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviario de Jundiaibus
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Jundiai to Rodoviária de Porto Velhobus
- Take the bus from Porto Velho, RO - Bus Station to Terminal Rodoviário de Manausbus
2d 7hR$1,749–2,900Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Rodoviária de Belo Horizontebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Belo Horizonte to Rodoviária de Porto Velhobus
- Take the busferry from Rodoviária de Porto Velho to Terminal Rodoviário de Manausbusferry
3d 16hR$1,775–2,870
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Manaus (MAO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Amazon rainforest is to bus and ferry which costs R$ 1400 - R$ 2600 and takes 7 days 3h.
The fastest way to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Amazon rainforest is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs R$ 1300 - R$ 3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Amazon rainforest. However, there are services departing from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Manaus via Terminal Rodoviário de Ribas do Rio Pardo and Porto Velho, RO - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Rio de Janeiro (State) and Amazon rainforest is 2872 km. The road distance is 11007.6 km.
The best way to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Amazon rainforest without a car is to bus via Ribas do Rio Pardo which takes 2 days 3h and costs R$ 1500 - R$ 2700.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Amazon rainforest, including transfers.
Rio de Janeiro (State) to Amazon rainforest bus services, operated by Viação Nova, depart from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio station.
The best way to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Amazon rainforest is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs R$ 1300 - R$ 3200. Alternatively, you can bus via Ribas do Rio Pardo, which costs R$ 1500 - R$ 2700 and takes 2 days 3h.
Rio de Janeiro (State) to Amazon rainforest bus services, operated by Viação Nova, arrive at Terminal Rodoviário de Ribas do Rio Pardo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rio de Janeiro (State) to Amazon rainforest is 11008 km. It takes approximately 6 days 15h to drive from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Amazon rainforest.
What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro (State), Brazil and Amazon rainforest, Brazil?
Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul, and LATAM Chile fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Manaus (MAO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tiradentes to Amazon rainforest via Rodoviaria, Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio, Terminal Rodoviário de Ribas do Rio Pardo, Porto Velho, RO - Bus Station, and Terminal Rodoviário de Manaus in around 2d 3h.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Manaus via Brasilia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,100–3,200
Flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Manaus via Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,100–3,200
Flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Manaus via Sao Paulo Congonhas, Brasilia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$1,100–3,200
Flights from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Manaus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$850–3,200
Flights from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Manaus via Brasilia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$850–3,200
Flights from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Manaus via Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$850–3,200
Flights from Jacarepaguá–Roberto Marinho Airport to Manaus via Sao Paulo Viracopos, Brasilia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$900–3,800
- Phone
- 0800 433 2324
- [email protected]
- Website
- viacaonova.com.br
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Ribas do Rio Pardo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- R$300–430
- Schedules at
- viacaonova.com.br
- Book at
- viacaonova.com.br
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviario de Jundiai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- R$100–150
- Schedules at
- viacaonova.com.br
- Book at
- viacaonova.com.br
- Phone
- +55 91 3224-1225
- Website
- facebook.com
Ferry from Porto AR Transportes Belém to Porto Publico de Manaus Roadway
- Ave. Duration
- 5d 11h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R$420–610
- Book at
- instagram.com
- Rede
- R$420–470
- Suíte
- R$1,212
- Camarote
- R$1,050–1,100
- Suíte Master
- R$1,550–1,700
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