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How to get fromSão Paulo to Rio de Janeiroby plane, bus, rideshare, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro by plane, bus, rideshare, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Santos Dumont Airport

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    1. Fly from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane CGH - SDU
    2h 40m
    R$305–2,905

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus São Paulo
    6h
    R$100–330

  3. Bus via Jacareí

    1. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Jacareíbus bus São Paulo
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Jacareí to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus Campo Grande / ...
    5h 4m
    R$110–169

  4. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from São Paulo to Rio De Janeirorideshare rideshare 428.9 km
    5h 10m
    R$110

  5. Fly São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane GRU - SDU
    2h 22m
    R$297–2,949

  6. Fly São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane GRU - GIG
    3h 53m
    R$344–2,463

  7. Fly São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane CGH - GIG
    4h 11m
    R$252–2,719

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Rio de Janeiro - Campo Grande, RJbus bus Sao Paulo
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Campo Grande :: Plat. D. to BRS 1,2,5: Passosbus bus 397 / ...
    7h 8m
    R$191–334

  9. Drive 430.3 km

    1. Drive from São Paulo to Rio de Janeirocar car 430.3 km
    4h 56m
    R$221–319

São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro by bus

Calendar1385Weekly Buses
Duration6hAverage Duration
TicketR$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 376.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

LATAM Chile, Gol Transportes Aéreos, and Azul fly from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio via Terminal Rodoviário de Jacareí in around 5h 4m.

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