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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to Ilha Grandeby bus, ferry, or subway

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There are 2 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande by bus, ferry, or subway

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Conceição de Jacareíbus bus Rio de Janeiro / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Conceição de Jacareí to Vila do Abraãoferry ferry Conceição de Jacareí
    3h 36m
    R$129–168
  2. Subway, bus, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Central do Brasil to Santa Cruzsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Praça Ruão to Mangaratibabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mangaratiba to Ilha Grandeferry ferry
    4h 51m

Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
TicketR$129Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande. However, you can take the bus to Conceição de Jacareí, walk to Conceição de Jacareí, then take the ferry to Vila do Abraão. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Central do Brasil to Ilha Grande via Santa Cruz, Praça Ruão, Mangaratiba, and Mangaratiba in around 4h 51m.

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