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There are 5 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport

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    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA)plane plane SDU - JPA
    4h 41m
    R$710–3,493

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Joao Pessoa Bus Stationbus bus
    45h 16m
    R$900–1,500

  3. Drive 2,409 km

    1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoacar car 2,409 km
    33h 6m
    R$1,252–1,808

  4. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA)plane plane GIG - JPA
    4h 33m
    R$779–3,094

  5. Bus via Aracaju

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Aracaju, SEbus bus Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio, RJ - Aracaju, SE
    2. Take the bus from Aracaju to João Pessoabus bus Salvador
    2d 2h
    R$949–1,371

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
TicketR$630Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,973.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, and LATAM Chile fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Gontijo operates a bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Joao Pessoa Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost R$900–1,500 and the journey takes 45h 16m.

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