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

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There are 4 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Ipanema by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Metrô Rio

    best
    1. Take the subway from Carioca to General Osoriosubway subway L1
    18 min
    R$7–9

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Menezes Cortes :: Plat. B to Teixeira de Melobus bus 2334 / ...
    26 min
    R$6–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rio de Janeiro to Ipanemataxi taxi 12.7 km
    12 min
    R$70–85

  4. Drive 12.7 km

    1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to Ipanemacar car 12.7 km
    12 min
    R$7–10

Rio de Janeiro to Ipanema by bus

Calendar1987Weekly Buses
Duration26 minAverage Duration
TicketR$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.7 km
  • Duration: 18 min

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

Metro Rio operates a subway from Carioca to General Osorio every 5 minutes. Tickets cost R$7–9 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, Santa Cruz operates a bus from Terminal Rodoviário Menezes Cortes :: Plat. B to Teixeira de Melo every 20 minutes. Tickets cost R$10–15 and the journey takes 26 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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