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How to get fromSão Leopoldo to Rio Grandeby bus, car, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from São Leopoldo to Rio Grande by bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Porto Alegre to Pelotasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pelotas to Rio Grandebus bus
    6h 49m
    R$157–178

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegre to São José do Nortebus bus Porto Alegre
    2. Take the ferry from São José do Norte to Rio Grandeferry ferry
    9h 48m
    R$142–207

  3. Drive 338.4 km

    1. Drive from São Leopoldo to Rio Grandecar car 338.4 km
    4h 38m
    R$176–254

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 348.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between São Leopoldo, Brazil and Rio Grande, Brazil?

You can take a train from São Leopoldo to Rio Grande via Rodoviária, Rodoviária de Porto Alegre, and Pelotas in around 6h 49m.

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