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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to José Ignacioby plane, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to José Ignacio by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Punta Del Este Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Punta Del Este Airport (PDP)plane plane SDU - PDP
    9h 10m
    $225–1,583

  2. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Carrasco International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)plane plane GIG - MVD
    2. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco to Terminal Punta del Estebus bus
    9h 29m
    $112–277

  3. Bus via Jundiaí

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviario de Jundiaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Jundiai to Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Porto Alegre to Terminal Punta del Estebus bus
    35h 55m
    $149–316

  4. Drive 2,253.5 km

    1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to José Ignaciocar car 2,253.5 km
    26h 41m
    $390–563

  5. Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Carrasco International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)plane plane SDU - MVD
    2. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco to Terminal Punta del Estebus bus
    8h 43m
    $178–426

  6. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Punta Del Este Airport

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Punta Del Este Airport (PDP)plane plane GIG - PDP
    10h 32m
    $243–495

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário Rita Mariabus bus Rio
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria to Terminal Punta del Estebus bus Montevideo
    37h 52m
    $182–264

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Pelotasbus bus Rio Grande
    2. Take the bus from Pelotas to Terminal Punta del Estebus bus Porto Alegre
    43h 7m
    $190–328

  9. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal de Omnibus Retirobus bus Rio de Janeiro
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal Punta del Estebus bus
    2d 8h
    $147–261

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Punta Del Este Airport (PDP) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,785.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and José Ignacio, Maldonado, Uruguay?

Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, and LATAM Chile fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Punta Del Este Airport (PDP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Jose Ignacio via Terminal Rodoviario de Jundiai, Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegre, Rodoviária de Porto Alegre, and Terminal Punta del Este in around 35h 55m.

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