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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to São Luísby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to São Luís by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport

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    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to São Luís Airport (SLZ)plane plane SDU - SLZ
    5h 19m
    R$815–3,173

  2. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to São Luís Airport (SLZ)plane plane GIG - SLZ
    5h 1m
    R$644–3,054

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Rodoviária de Açailândiabus bus Castanhal
    2. Take the train from Açailandia to São Luistrain train Efc
    36h 26m
    R$1,397–2,073

  4. Drive 2,813.4 km

    1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to São Luíscar car 2,813.4 km
    42h 37m
    R$1,460–2,109

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Feira de Santanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Feira de Santana to Terminal Rodoviário Gov. Lucídio Portellabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Teresina to Sao Luisbus bus
    2d 10h
    R$1,102–1,785

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to São Luís Airport (SLZ) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
TicketR$666Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,274.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

LATAM Chile, Azul, and Gol Transportes Aéreos fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to São Luís Airport (SLZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to São Luís via Terminal Rodoviário de Feira de Santana, Teresina, and Sao Luis in around 2d 10h.

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