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How to get fromRocinha to Rio de Janeiroby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Metrô Rio

    best
    1. Take the subway from São Conrado to General Osoriosubway subway L4
    2. Take the subway from General Osorio to Cariocasubway subway L1
    31 min
    R$15–17

  2. Drive 17.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rocinha to Rio de Janeirocar car 17.4 km
    15 min
    R$10–14

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GRES Acadêmicos da Rocinha to Franklin Rooseveltbus bus Sn309 / ...
    42 min
    R$16–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rocinha to Rio de Janeirotaxi taxi 17.4 km
    15 min
    R$95–120

Rocinha to Rio de Janeiro by bus

Calendar2293Weekly Buses
Duration42 minAverage Duration
TicketR$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.8 km
  • Duration: 31 min

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

You can take a subway from São Conrado to Carioca via General Osorio in around 31 min. Alternatively, Transcarioca operates a bus from GRES Acadêmicos da Rocinha to Franklin Roosevelt every 10 minutes. Tickets cost R$5 and the journey takes 42 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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